Walter

[alexgirl73]

I have sadly had to make the decision to rehome my lovely fuzzie Walter He has been so lonely since Ally died, and I really am not health wise, up to being able to pair him up with another ferret and all the time that would entail. It's too cold and damp for me to spend much time outdoors to supervise contact, and the cats get very upset when he comes in the house. So I have found a lovely lady who currently has fifteen ferrets and is very much looking forward to welcoming him into her brood He'll be in 7th heaven with so many playmates. I have felt very guilty and saddened by having to take this step, but I can't bear to see him so lonely anymore.

[lynz85]

aww, so sorry you have to let him go. unfortunately we cant be the selfish ones when it comes to our pets so you made the right choice for him. i cant imagine what your feeling though, i could never rehome one of mine. hoping she will send you updates and pics?!

[Elaine]

I am really sorry to hear this Alex, but you must look after your own health and you do have his best interests at heart. Try not to feel too bad as you have done well to find him a nice new home and I'm sure he will be very happy with so many play mates around. xxx

[Moli]

Sorry to read this Alex, but you have put him first, and found him a lovely new home...

[alexgirl73]

Originally Posted by lynz85

aww, so sorry you have to let him go. unfortunately we cant be the selfish ones when it comes to our pets so you made the right choice for him. i cant imagine what your feeling though, i could never rehome one of mine. hoping she will send you updates and pics?!

she has already promised me updates and pics, so I will still be able to keep tabs on him, for which I am grateful. The thought of rehoming any of my animals is abhorent to me. I had to do it once before with my dog Tia, who suffered from EXTREME seperation anxiety. Left alone for even one minute she would start destroying things, messing on floors, barking non stop. We tried behaviourists, obedience lessons, bachs, feliway etc, nothing worked, and as we simply couldn't guarantee someone with her at all times we had to find her a new home for her sake. I found a lady who worked from home to take her, and she spent over a year working with her building up from leaving her from 5 seconds etc, and now she is a happy, content wee dog. And I still get updates about her
However it is not easy at all, as I am a firm believer that pets are for life, but in this case Walter will be far happier with playmates than lonely in his cage

[Moli]

Sometimes its the only thing you can do Alex, you have made sure Walter will be looked after and loved.....

[dandysmom]

I know it was hard, but it was the best thing for Walter ... you've found him a happy home when you truly weren't able to give him what he needed. Not easy, but it's so nice to know you'll be updated on him. A pity he couldn't have gone to Tink's on our side of the Pond! Try not to be sad, Alex (((hugs)))

[Velvet]

Awh bless you for finding him such a lovely home.

[Squirrel]

*hugs* That cannot have been easy, but it does sound like a very wise decision, and that Walter will be far happier surrounded by friends.

Am so glad that you're going to get updates as to how he's doing though.

[Kazz]

I am sure he will be happy and content, now he is not in solitary confinment. A good descision, animals are lovely but your health comes first.