Farewell to Gilligan!

When I was shooting pictures for my Christmas Cards last fall, my friend, Sheryl, offered her ferrets as models. Ferrets? To be quite honest I was very nervous...don't they bite? Aren't they scary? I mean these are like long hairy rat creatures - right?

I must say that photographing Angel and Gilligan was one of the most fun shoots I had last fall! These two were hilarious, leaping, jumping, hissing, so skinny the lil outfits would not even stay on them! I know I laughed until I cried and have told everyone about these two. In fact, my granny says that she wants one for a pet. I can just a ferret loose in our house!! Lol!

ANGEL IN THE CHRISTMAS BAG!

BRINGING A PRESENT JUST FOR YOU!

Today, I received the sad news that Gilligan passed away in his sleep! Maybe it seems silly to mention this event in a blog...as he is only a ferret. But he is a ferret who has brought joy to many and has endured much. I know Sheryl and Angel will miss him greatly! I am so glad I had my opportunity and took advantage of the moment! Now Sheryl has some cute pics of this little guy to remember him.

GILLIGAN...A CHRISTMAS STOCKING STUFFER!

Growing up, pets have always played such an important role in the life of children. Sometimes as protector, sometimes as a friend and best pal, sometimes as therapy, and sometimes as teachers of responsibility. While recently sorting through pictures, I found several of our family pets that have come and gone through the years. What a trip down memory lane! But then there are others of whom there are no pictures...I am sure we planned on it but it just didnt happen!

May I offer a suggestion: take a moment and love on your pal or take a photo of your children playing with their pets! They are such an important part of your family!

Joy 2 u!