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Guestbook / Re: A Big Hello

« on: June 17, 2007, 07:55:42 PM »

I was thinking of another Mosaic like Furby.  If I can't find one I like, then my next choice would be an Ebony.  Just today my daughter, Alex, started looking at chinny videos again, so I think she might be ready to give another one her love   I have learned so much just by reading the boards so I think we are prepared to give our next little one everything he/she needs.  Does anyone here know of any good breeders in the Houston, Texas area?  I don't want to get our next one from a pet store.  I want to know background etc.
Thanks again!

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Guestbook / A Big Hello

« on: June 14, 2007, 04:48:00 PM »

 
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to introduce myself properly to y'all.  My name is Kristine and I am the proud mother and wife to John (hubby), Alex and Andrew (kids), Moon, Fluffy, Kramer (cats), Thumper (rabbit that thinks he's a dog), Caramel (guinea pig), Squeeky (squirrel).  We just lost our beloved Furby (chinchilla) and I am just now able to pick myself up.  My other family members help so much!  I have decided to start my hunt for another chinchilla.  It will probably take me a long time 'cause Furby will be a hard act to follow.  I'm in no hurry, though.  I have been overwhelmed by the love and support here!  I have always felt sort of embarrassed about the way I treat my animals (like family) and now I feel totally accepted; everyone here loves their animals just as much!!! 
We live in Houston, Texas and are blessed every day with friends and family.  Thanks for being so welcoming and I hope to be posting more in the future.
Kristine

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Memorials / Re: Chinchilla in a Locket

« on: June 04, 2007, 07:41:58 PM »

I'm crying again!  What a beautiful poem.  I printed it out so that I can read it whenever I feel sad.  THANKS!!!!   

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Memorials / Re: Zorro

« on: June 03, 2007, 09:29:07 AM »

I am so sorry about Zorro.  We lost our Furby the day before and I know the pain you are in.  Hang in there!!
Kristine

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Memorials / Re: Newby just lost my best friend

« on: June 03, 2007, 09:27:31 AM »

Hi again,
Just a little update on our loss.  My daughter came to me in tears last night.  It seems that she has been eaten up with guilt.  She told me that she had taken Furby out for playtime and when she couldn't catch him under her bed, she just closed her door and went to bed.  When I went up to say goodnight to her, I didn't know that he was still out and I left the door open.  That's how the cat got to him.  She feels just horrible and I am trying to calm her down.  I just keep telling her that she can't blame herself, it was just an accident. 
We get Furby's ashes back from the vet on Tuesday and we're going to have a lovely memorial.
Thanks everyone for your kind posts.  It really helps.

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Memorials / Newby just lost my best friend

« on: June 02, 2007, 03:10:48 PM »

Hi Everyone,
I'm new here but decided to finally join yesterday because of my terrible loss.  Furby was the most incredible chin I have ever met.  He joined our family about a year and a half ago and my life has been changed ever since.  The night before last, I was in bed with my hubby when we heard a noise, nothing scary, just a weird noise.  I got out of bed to check it out and saw my son's cat with what I thought was one of my daughter's beanie babies.  I went closer and saw that it was my beloved Furby.  I have no idea how the cat got into his cage but he did.  Furby was still hanging on so my husband and I rushed him to the 24 hour vet hospital.  He was put on oxygen and was given IV fluids to try to help with his shock.  I spent all night in the hospital waiting and praying.  The next morning I transported him to a vet that specializes in chinchillas and small rodents.  His condition was very grave and I went home to tell my daughter (we bought Furby for her originally).  Alex, my daughter, wanted to go to the hospital to see and pray for Furby so I took her.  When we got there, the vet told us that Furby was looking a little better and was now holding his head up by himself.  The vet had given him pain medications and tube fed him so his gut would not stop working.  Alex and I spent some time stroking him and talking softly to him.  We went home optimistic.  The vet called us at home 2 hours later to tell us that Furby had passed away while getting his afternoon meds.  I know that most people here have probably had a loved chin die.  I can't seem to stop crying for him.  I just hope that his last thoughts weren't of the terror and pain but of my daughter and I loving him and talking softly to him. 
Thanks for listening to me.  I don't want to burden my already grieving daughter and my dear hubby doesn't understand the bond I had with the furry little man.
I'll post some pics tomorrow so you can all see how special he was.
 
Newbie Kristine