One problem might be that we can't communicate the way we can with another human. We can't ask, "Where does it hurt?" We have to watch our animal partner suffer in solitude. Sorry for the loss of your ferret. I have never had a ferret, but the ones I have watched seem like awesome animals.
Thank you for processing this way, as the window into your experience is tender and nurturing to receive. I remember how surprised I was by the death of my son's pet ferret. At the level of being there's much less difference between humans and animals than I'm usually acknowledging and the death of an animal seems to make that much more apparent.
One problem might be that we can't communicate the way we can with another human. We can't ask, "Where does it hurt?" We have to watch our animal partner suffer in solitude. Sorry for the loss of your ferret. I have never had a ferret, but the ones I have watched seem like awesome animals.
Yes, their helplessness is source of great inspiration since they seem to demonstrate a kind of surrender in the face of the hurt, but also distress for us as you point out because we can't fix it. That strange choice of pet my kid wanted, the ferret, turned out to be the most amazing creature I have known. They are incredibly smart, endlessly curious, playful and good with humans.
One problem might be that we can't communicate the way we can with another human. We can't ask, "Where does it hurt?" We have to watch our animal partner suffer in solitude. Sorry for the loss of your ferret. I have never had a ferret, but the ones I have watched seem like awesome animals.
Thank you for processing this way, as the window into your experience is tender and nurturing to receive. I remember how surprised I was by the death of my son's pet ferret. At the level of being there's much less difference between humans and animals than I'm usually acknowledging and the death of an animal seems to make that much more apparent.
One problem might be that we can't communicate the way we can with another human. We can't ask, "Where does it hurt?" We have to watch our animal partner suffer in solitude. Sorry for the loss of your ferret. I have never had a ferret, but the ones I have watched seem like awesome animals.
Yes, their helplessness is source of great inspiration since they seem to demonstrate a kind of surrender in the face of the hurt, but also distress for us as you point out because we can't fix it. That strange choice of pet my kid wanted, the ferret, turned out to be the most amazing creature I have known. They are incredibly smart, endlessly curious, playful and good with humans.
John, this is a poignant tribute. I could feel your love through your prose. Bless you all.
Thanks, James. I didn't know Peach was a "therapy" bird until he died.
likewise, and the urn is beautiful as can be expected from Japan..
A very sad but heartwarming story. He will be missed.
He was a very cool bird.