Baby Bjorn 12/30/06-12/27/11

Rest in peace Bjorn. His initial name when we got him was Baby and of course that didn't stick with us. However Bjorn means bear in Norwegian and for some reason being Baby Bjorn seemed to fit him.

Bjorn was the biggest thief in our house. All the ferrets love to hoard things, but Bjorn was the greatest at it. His favorite thing to steal was pens but he would eye any new object. Successful thefts have ranged from a hammer to an extremely large Loofa doll dragged under a 1/2inch closet door. He's also had wrestling matches with Adam over who gets to have the Wii remote.

Everyone who has met the ferrets loves Bjorn the most. He had the softest fur and was the most patient ferret for being held by adoring fans. Of course he was still a ferret and couldn't tolerate being still for too long.

Bjorn was a ladies man. His best friend was Molly and I know she will miss him terribly. He was also Lance's introduction to ferret play, teaching him just how hard he can bite their tails before ferrets strike back.

Goodbye buddy.

Dizzy – ( December 27, 2011 at 8:13 PM ): So sorry for your loss, Laura!
Amy / Layla the Malamute – ( December 27, 2011 at 9:28 PM ): I'm so sorry for your loss. Bjorn is a handsome boy! He sounds awesome.
Urban canines – ( December 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM ): Very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Dexter – ( December 28, 2011 at 5:40 AM ): What a nutty little dude. He will be missed.

Mango Momma
Crystal (Thompson) Barrera – ( December 28, 2011 at 7:15 AM ): :( So sorry.
Anonymous – – ( December 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM ): Let's see if A-nony-mouse works!! Amy here!!

Is that a good life expectancy for a ferret?

I am sorry. These little ones never live long enough. What a cute and funny little guy. Love how Lance is lip licking after that speaking to!!!!
Ninso – ( December 28, 2011 at 9:04 AM ): Sorry for your loss! He sounds like a cool little dude!
Anonymous – – ( December 28, 2011 at 9:24 AM ): I'm so sorry you lost your little friend.
I have 9 wonderful ferrets myself,they are incredible animals.
Patty – ( December 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM ): so sorry for your loss.
Laura and The Corgi, Toller, & Duck – ( December 28, 2011 at 12:44 PM ): It worked Amy!

No Bjorn died pretty young. He was a few days short of his 5th birthday and ferrets can easily live to be 8-10yrs of age. However they are very prone to cancer and I've lost many of my previous ferrets to it at around 5-6yrs of age. Bjorn wasn't showing the typical signs of it but we didn't have him tested since we couldn't afford surgery anyway. He was losing a lot of weight and was very tired so something was wrong with him. I was hoping he would pass on his own but it got to the point where I knew he was suffering and I had to take him in.
Cynthia – ( December 28, 2011 at 4:59 PM ): I'm so sorry, he looks like he was a really cute little Ferret. :)
STELLA and RORY from Down Under – ( December 28, 2011 at 5:03 PM ): Hi All, we popped over from Mango's blog. Sorry to hear about your little friend Bjorn passing to the Rainbow Bridge. He certainly looked like a cheeky rascal. Take care all. Love Stella and Rory
Kathy Mocharnuk – ( December 28, 2011 at 5:53 PM ): I am so sorry, he sounds like he was a great friend, glad you were there for him but it had to be really hard to lose him esp. this time of the year ;-( (((HUGS))).
Unknown – ( December 28, 2011 at 6:49 PM ): Oh - no, we're so sorry to hear about Bjorn!! :-( What horrible timing at Christmas too! But it sounds like he had a fantstic, full life!

So sorry this is so late (things have been really crazy lately with our move to Sydney, etc, etc!) but Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!

SLobbers,
Honey the Great Dane (& Hsin-Yi)
Maggie Mae and Max – ( December 28, 2011 at 7:28 PM ): Hello,

Our friend Mango sent us over to visit all of you. We are so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Bjorn.

Blessings,
Maggie Mae and Max
Anonymous – – ( December 28, 2011 at 7:49 PM ): such a cute video (on Mango's page) ... I'm sorry for your loss. Bjorn looks like he was a real character!
andrea – ( December 28, 2011 at 8:45 PM ): (((hugs))) i'm so very very sorry
Tegan – ( December 31, 2011 at 7:20 PM ): So sorry to hear of your loss. :( He seems like he was a real spunk, and had a life of luxury with you. RIP Baby Bjorn.
Muttsandaklutz – ( December 31, 2011 at 7:39 PM ): Awww... so sorry :-( He sure sounded liked quite the character.
Achieve1dream – ( January 22, 2012 at 11:45 PM ): So sorry for your loss. It's so hard to lose them. He sounds like a special boy. I hope Molly isn't too upset. So sorry.
Ponting – ( January 26, 2012 at 11:59 PM ): I like the post very much and the characterization seems to be the best and absolutely brilliant,,, thanks for this great work.

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