RIP, Ford

[soc_puppet]

Ford passed away sometime late last night/early this morning. Since he was breathing audibly last night (always a bad sign), I'm not terribly surprised, though I had still hoped. I don't really think it's quite hit me yet either; it'll probably do so when I go to bury him by the peach tree in the back yard and sing to him.

I can only think that at least now he's somewhere he can be healthy, somewhere with lots of other rats to play with and people who know exactly the right spots to skritch and who'll give him peanut butter and yoggies and stuff, and I hope I'll see him again someday.

Click the cut to see good-bye art:



I love you, Ford. Be at peace.

Edit: Good-bye art of Ford now up. I buried him in the back yard under the peach tree; Dad supplied a cigar box for the task (one Mom had picked out) and Tomas was sweet enough to dig the hole for me, and then treated me to dinner to boot. Mom and I'll probably pick out a marker for Ford tomorrow sometime.

Comments

[candy--chan.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, hon... *hugsyoutight*

[soc_puppet]

Merf ;_; *hugs back, also tightly*

[candy--chan.livejournal.com]

*pets and cuddles* It'll be okay D:

[soc_puppet]

I know, but still. Merf ;_;

[bromantic.livejournal.com]

Oh. hon.

[hugs]

[soc_puppet]

*sniffle* :< *hugging now*

[rasgos-76.livejournal.com]

Sorry for your loss

[soc_puppet]

:( He's in a better place, at least.

[materia-indigo.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry that little Ford has passed from your life. We lost two beloved pets this year, and it is not easy. I believe that they are all in a greater, bigger world now.

[soc_puppet]

D: It sucks that you lost two in one year. Maybe they're all playing together somewhere?

[ytak.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Now you got me thinking of my beloved gerbil who died a little more than a decade ago. Other people may find rodents disgusting and hate them but I know that they can be affectionate and wonderful pets. It's all right to cry and mourn his passing.

[soc_puppet]

Bully on those people; we know better. Fooooord T-T

[ytak.livejournal.com]

*bear hug (get it?)* I'd also like to think he's up there in rodent heaven.

[soc_puppet]

*...I find I cannot think of the correct emoticon with which to respond. Bad joke, bad! Don't do that on the living room rug!* It must be a nice place to be. I just wish they didn't have to leave us to get there.

[ytak.livejournal.com]

I had to give my bad joke for the day. It's a groaner. XDDD

I like to think we'll see our beloved pets again. Still, I wish they didn't have to leave us, too.

[ickaimp.livejournal.com]

((Snuggles)) I'm so sorry.

[soc_puppet]

*snugging back* I'll miss him, but it's good he won't suffer (anymore).

[starsofnite.livejournal.com]

D: *c-cuddles*

[soc_puppet]

;____; *cuddles back*

[ningen-demonai.livejournal.com]

*Snugs*

[soc_puppet]

*snugging back* >:

[cucarache.livejournal.com]

The loss of a loved one is difficult to bear, even when the end comes as a relief from suffering. I offer you condolences on your loss.

[soc_puppet]

Mm. That's... a good way to put it, yes. Thank you.

[jadedsoul.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Loosing a pet is never easy, even when you know the end is coming.

[soc_puppet]

*hugback* I think the part where he was sick was almost worse for me; at least now I don't have to worry about whether he'll be disabled for the rest of his life, and what to do about it if he is.

[inquisitorial.livejournal.com]

*hugs you*

[soc_puppet]

*hugs you back* I miss my boy :(

[girlquinn.livejournal.com]

Sweetie, I'm very sorry for your loss. But you know that Ford's in a better, happier place right?

[soc_puppet]

Mm-hmm; with lots of rattie friends and treats and fun places to hide, I'm sure. I do miss him, but I'm glad he's not suffering and stuff.

[delight046.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry about Ford :( **huggles**

Wait..I think I did get to meet him once. I think when he was up on my shoulder he was trying to eat my hair or something.

O_o

Good times those were...

He'll be sorely missed.

[soc_puppet]

*snugs back*

Yeah, I'm pretty sure he did. And he was probably just sniffing. Or maybe grooming.

But yes, he was a darling boy and I will forever have fond memories of him.