Gumby... 9/14/2003 - 9/1/2011

**PhoenixK** · 09-01-2011, 10:57 PM

Gumby was my superferret. He survived through just about everything and had just about every health problem. He had insulinoma for over four years - a terminal illness that could kill in 6 months - and at times his blood sugar was as low as 16. But he fought it off and ended up dying peacefully in his sleep, of old age.

Gumby was one half of the "Dumbrothers" - he was best friends with Elmer, my other ferret, and they liked to do dumb things together. Gumby's favorite toy was an old bird toy with plastic beads that he'd bite and yank on. Very weird choice of toy. He could play with it for ten minutes straight. Even when he was sick, he made it easy for me to feed him and always took his medicine well. For the past three days he started spitting out his medicine. I think he decided he didn't need it anymore...

Elmer and I both miss him very much.

**Jaspa** · 09-02-2011, 01:23 AM

Im so sorry to hear of your loss - how old was Gumby? I can't believe all his health problems yet he lived on - what a battler.
It sounds like he had a wonderful life with you and Elmer - I hope the pain eases and you can smile at the happy memories he stirs.
I know the pain of losing a loved pet - I just lost my beloved tiel a couple of weeks ago.
Take care
PS he looks so cute with that witch hat on.

**imbrium** · 09-02-2011, 08:56 AM

What a superferret! That's really an amazing story, and I'm really sorry for the loss you and Elmer are feeling. It's so hard to lose a beloved pet, and even worse when you know they already beat the odds so many times. You are clearly a great and caring ferret parent.

**maxollie** · 09-02-2011, 09:23 AM

Aww! I'm so sorry for your loss. You were a SUPER MOM for sure! And you have so many fun memories to keep close to your heart. Your little ferret is no longer in pain and suffering. And you are so commended for caring for him and giving him his meds, etc. for all of those years.

Rest in Peace, Gumby! You were LOVED, and gave so much LOVE back to your super mom!

**boomer girl** · 09-02-2011, 09:50 AM

I am sorry for your loss of your loved Gumby, he is such a cute little guy in his picture. It is so hard to lose a loved pet and then to see there mate grieve for them like little Elmer may do just breaks your heart a little bit more. Big Hugs to you Pho.

**washburn82** · 09-02-2011, 11:47 AM

Im very sorry to hear about Gumby. His videos with Elmer made me laugh and i even shared them with some friends at work who loved them. He looked like a perfect little guy. It looks like you loved him very much and he lived a ful filled life. My sympathy to you. /hugs