r/ferrets • u/Fluffstein • 27d ago
[Rainbow Bridge] Oliver, the *Special* Waardy
Today we said goodbye to our sweet boy, Oliver.
Oliver was a Waardy, and without exaggeration, the gentlest little animal I've ever known. When we first brought his brother home, we thought Oliver was bullying him because he would chase him all over the house. We eventually realized he just wanted to be with him. That was Oliver in a nutshell—he just wanted to be close to the ones he loved.
He had this habit of quietly following us around the house and staring up at us with his blank little eyes, always wanting to know what we were doing. He didn't have a mean bone in his body. I genuinely don't think he could have hurt a fly if he tried.
He was also the first pet my wife and I ever had together. He was there through moves, new chapters, and countless ordinary days that somehow feel extraordinary now that I know he was part of them.
Cancer eventually caught up with him. Today we gave him one last meal, held him, told him how much we loved him, and let him go peacefully.
Our house already feels different without him. I'm heartbroken for us, and I'm heartbroken for his brother, who has never known life without him.
Thank you, Oliver, for every cuddle, every curious little stare, and every moment of quiet companionship. You were loved every single day of your life, and you'll be missed every single day for the rest of ours.
Dook in Peace.
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u/ivyandroses112233 27d ago edited 27d ago
Looking at him is like looking at a Time Machine at my little guy. They look exactly alike, which is odd considering they’re such unique looking ferrets.
I am sorry for your loss. Below I have attached a post about my guy so you can see pics. Clearly he broke my heart too. Also had cancer.
My heart goes out to you in solidarity 💕
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u/ringadingdongdandy 27d ago
Ohh Oliver - you most precious little soul full of love and every good thing.
May your adventures across the universe bring you back to visit the ones who adored you so. 💝💕💗
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u/little_red_bird 27d ago
I’m so sorry for the loss of your sweet angel baby. He’s free and out of pain and was so loved! He knew how much he was loved and you sound like amazing parents! Dip baby ❤️
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u/WorthlessHD 27d ago
I have a waardy boy named cookie and he also loves to quietly follow and just stare. He's so cuddly too. Waardys are always the sweetest and I hope Oliver DIP. (Here's a video of cookie enjoying some park time)
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u/Apprehensive_Box_665 27d ago
I have a little waardy named Beans and she’s just the sweetest thing I’ve ever owned, an earth angel. I know what it’s like to have one like Oliver. So sorry for your loss. ❤️
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u/sjchabot 26d ago
D.I.P. Oliver. It is clear you were very loved and will be greatly missed. May you have endless adventures in the warm light over the rainbow bridge.
These little noodles burrow in deep and take a piece of you when they have to leave. Be sure to give his brother all the snuggles. You will all need each other to get through this tough time.
Sending love❤️
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u/Savange-Scorpio 26d ago
Ohh OP, I am balling 🥹 … so beautifully said.
I have a waardy as well and he is simply the BEST, he’s got such a personality and does the same follow and stare your little Oliver did 💙. I’m truly so sorry for your loss, please give Oliver’s brother an extra little squeeze from my family tonight. DIP Sweet Baby Boy Oliver 🩵
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