Fergus
2008 – 2011
Our beautiful pocket burro,
We will always love you.
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My name is Fergus. I’m a wild burro adopted from the Bureau of Land Management out of Canon City, Colorado. I was born in 2008. I came to Morning Bray Farm on April 16, 2010.
Posts featuring Fergus:
- Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened
- Fergus and Nigel’s adoption is official
- Wordless Wednesday
- Touching Nigel
- Figuratively, not literally
- Wordless Wednesday
- A Morning Bray Farm mystery
- The Apple Mob
- Fergus convinces Nigel to loosen up
- The fabulous four
- The joy of seeing them play
- Deep in thought
- Perspectives of Fergus
- A new morning bray
- Another exciting first for Fergus
- Happy Dance for Fergus
- Fergus the goose herder
- Sunday Cinema – Picking up Fergus’s foot
- First touches
- How one became two
- And then there were four
Morning Bray Farm 
April 23, 2010 at 11:14 am
Oh my gosh! You brought him home on my birthday!
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April 23, 2010 at 11:18 am
Nancy,
Well, Happy Belated Birthday! You now officially share a birthday with Fergus and Nigel. 🙂 How cool is that?
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April 24, 2010 at 8:55 am
Fergus is so handsome with doelike eyes and white rims around his ears! what’s that mark on his neck?
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April 24, 2010 at 9:09 am
MeMaw,
Have a look here: http://www.the7msnranch.com/2009/06/mysterious-case-of-missing-freeze.html
This link will explain what freeze marks or freeze brands are. 🙂
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July 15, 2011 at 7:34 pm
Memaw misses you so much and I’m glad that you were part of our family and knowing that you were so much loved and cared by your parents. Thank you for giving me so much fun when I took care of you and your brothers last April while your parents were away. Happy journey to the Donkeys’ Heaven!
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July 15, 2011 at 4:49 pm
I’m sorry — He was a joy – along with his brothers – fond memories
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July 15, 2011 at 5:20 pm
Oh, Fergus…you brought such joy and happiness to Morning Bray Farm. You will forever be in our hearts.
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July 15, 2011 at 5:27 pm
Thinking of you and the boys with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes.
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July 15, 2011 at 6:54 pm
GK, Ry, Shelley and I say thank you to Fergus for showing us some real donkey love. We will miss you sweet boy.
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July 15, 2011 at 7:06 pm
Oh….oh…I am so sorry for your heartbreak, but so grateful for your big heart that brought Fergus to you in the first place.
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July 15, 2011 at 7:19 pm
I’m so very sad to learn this sad news. He was so blessed to have been in your loving care.
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July 15, 2011 at 8:56 pm
That sweet donkey boy was so loved! He was lucky to have met you, and you lucky to have met him. Much love to you guys. xoxo
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July 15, 2011 at 8:58 pm
Fergus, you sweet, gentle, beautiful boy – I promise to always think of you with a smile on my face.
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July 15, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Such a sweet donkey boy. He was so loved – you were lucky to have met him, and he was lucky to have met you. Much love to you guys. xoxo
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July 15, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Forgot to add my most favorite Dr. Suess quote for you –“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
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July 15, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Oh, I’m so sorry. May you hold great memories and know that you gave him a wonderful home and brothers!
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July 16, 2011 at 12:14 am
I am very sorry to hear about Fergus! My thoughts are with you and your family!
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July 16, 2011 at 1:01 am
I’m just so sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of you all at MBF. Fergus will be missed by all his friends, two and four leggeds alike, and by his internet “fans” from far away. Thanks for sharing him with us all, we’ve been blessed to know Fergus from afar.
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July 16, 2011 at 1:03 am
Fergus did have the most beautiful eyes and loving soul. My heart aches for Nigel and the loss of his BFF.
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July 16, 2011 at 1:40 am
I’m very sorry for your loss, how heartbreaking to lose a family member. You’ll be in my thoughts.
Heather
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July 16, 2011 at 5:07 am
This is beyond sad news. He was such a beautiful boy, and we all loved him very much. We’ll miss you sweet Fergus.
Hugs to you, Don and Justina, and the other burro brothers. We’re crying with you today…
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July 16, 2011 at 5:14 am
My heart broke when I read the news. My condolences to your family.
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July 16, 2011 at 5:37 am
I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. My heart aches for you and your family. My prayers are with you.
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July 16, 2011 at 5:44 am
I’m so sorry Justina and Don.
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July 16, 2011 at 5:48 am
I am so sorry. It is always so hard to lose a beloved family member. I can’t imagine how horrible it must be to lose such a young one, so suddenly and unexpectedly.
[tears]
Hugs.
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July 16, 2011 at 6:36 am
I’m stunned and heartbroken over this loss. *wrapping my arms around you and sending a hug* Such a young sweet burro he was. 😦
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July 16, 2011 at 6:54 am
Oh, Justina and Don, I’m so very, very sorry. You’re in my thoughts and prayers, and I send huge hugs to you all — with special hugs to Nigel.
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July 16, 2011 at 7:04 am
So sorry for your loss, Fergus was a handsome boy. So hard to lose a friend.
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July 16, 2011 at 7:13 am
((((HUGS)))) to all of you today. So sorry to hear about your sweet little boy. The rainbow bridge welcomed a special donkey today.
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July 16, 2011 at 7:18 am
So sorry to hear about the loss of beautiful Fergus. Our thought are with everyone at Morning Bray Farms.
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July 16, 2011 at 7:20 am
This is so heartbreaking. Those of us who are “keepers of the animals” here on Earth get to experience the amazing joy they bring to our lives. Sadly, we also experience deep losses along the way. I am so so sorry for your loss. Sending you a big donkey hug from me and my boys.
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July 16, 2011 at 7:25 am
Sorry to hear of your loss. *Hugs* ♥
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July 16, 2011 at 7:25 am
Justina and Don, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there to hug you both. It’s so horrible to lose any animal, especially one that is so much a part of your daily life. I hope the other boys will be okay with their loss. Donkeys are such gentle souls.
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July 16, 2011 at 7:26 am
I’m so terribly sorry…what a dear face.
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July 16, 2011 at 7:30 am
How sad and what a loss. I am sure he will always pull at your heartstrings – sending my heartfelt wishes for good memories and thoughts going ahead. RIP Fergus.
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July 16, 2011 at 7:43 am
I am so sorry to hear this. I know you all brought such joy to his life while he was with you and he brought joy to you all. He is one of the burros who Keeping everyone at Morning Bray in our thoughts and prayers.
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July 16, 2011 at 7:46 am
So sorry. I share your feelings. I have recently lost a special friend and companion of 14 years. Take comfort in knowing you gave him love and affection and wonderful care. He will always be a smile in your heart when you remember him. God bless.
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July 16, 2011 at 8:06 am
I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you and all the furry family members.
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July 16, 2011 at 8:07 am
My heart breaks for you all. Hang on to all of those happy memories and know that Fergus experienced donkey heaven on earth. Now he has just moved on to donkey heaven in the sky.
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July 16, 2011 at 8:17 am
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been following this blog from its inception and have always admired how much you love and care for your animals. Fergus had a short life, but with you, he had an incredible life. Thank you for sharing his life with us. He will be greatly missed.
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July 16, 2011 at 8:20 am
Dear sweet Fergus, You will be missed by so many. Don and Justina, please accept my condolences and give all the burro brothers extra hugs and kisses from me. Hugs to you all.
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July 16, 2011 at 8:24 am
I am so, so sorry for you all.
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July 16, 2011 at 8:35 am
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend Fergus. I understand the feelings that goes with it. I have been there. My thoughts are with you and your family. It is wonderful Fergus had such a loving family. I know he will be missed every day.
Pam
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July 16, 2011 at 8:43 am
Very sorry for your loss. He was beautiful.
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July 16, 2011 at 8:47 am
Oh my!! My prayers go out to the Morning Bray Farm family. I am saddened and heartbroken over your loss. Fergus was well loved by many people and will be missed.
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July 16, 2011 at 8:51 am
Lots of hugs and sweet prayers to you all. I bet you have LOTS of FUN memories that you can always keep in your hearts. You did a WONDERFUL job of making his life the best it could be for a donkey. Have peace of heart….God Bless
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July 16, 2011 at 9:05 am
So sad news today… I have no words Justina. Fergus is not longer with the other boys, I cant´t believe. I will miss him in your posts.
My thoughts are with you, Don and all the animals on Morning Bray Farm.
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July 16, 2011 at 9:30 am
Oh, Justina and Don! I am so sorry. I agree with what everyone else has said….how lucky Fergus was to be a part of your family, even if for a short time. I know he will be missed deeply, but hold on to all the happy memories of that sweet boy and hug your other kids a bit tighter in his honor.
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July 16, 2011 at 9:31 am
So sorry about your lovely little guy, 😦
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July 16, 2011 at 9:36 am
There are no words======
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July 16, 2011 at 9:55 am
My heart is breaking for all of you. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
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July 16, 2011 at 10:08 am
We are so sorry! Please accept the Washington part of the collective big hug to you all.
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July 16, 2011 at 10:26 am
I am so sorry for your loss, yet I am so happy that Fergus got to spend this time at MBF. I asked Carson to give ALL of you hugs when she sees you, so, until then, please accept a virtual hug from this humble blogger. ((((( )))))
God bless you for the love you show these wonderful creatures 🙂
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July 16, 2011 at 10:53 am
I am sorry I never met Fergus, but my heart goes out to you. I know the strange combined pain of loss and gratitude. It is so very sad to lose a beloved animal, yet we are so grateful to have shared time with that gentle being. My thoughts are with you.
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July 16, 2011 at 11:09 am
So sorry for you loss!
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July 16, 2011 at 11:09 am
I’m not only crazy, I can’t spell either!
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July 16, 2011 at 11:12 am
Justina, I’m so very sorry to learn of this horribly sad news. I’m in shock and can only imagine how you and Don must be coping. I feel honoured that I had the opportunity to meet Fergus and my visit to Morningbray Farm is among my most treasured experiences. I’m going to go have a cry now.
xoxoxo
Warm Hug to you,
Carolynn
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July 16, 2011 at 11:19 am
So saddened to hear of your loss. He was one magnificent creature. Sending hugs to you….
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July 16, 2011 at 11:27 am
I know the intimate heartbreak of losing an animal friend that you love dearly. Find comfort knowing that Fergus is really still with you. His spirit lives on with you, only his body is gone now. Hugs & Love to all of you at Morning Bray.
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July 16, 2011 at 12:12 pm
I was so sorry to read about the loss of Fergus. Any idea what happened? He was so young; what a terrible thing to happen.
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July 16, 2011 at 12:23 pm
I’m so very sorry for your loss. What a sweet, kind soul, gone much too soon. Heartbreaking.
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July 16, 2011 at 12:23 pm
So sorry to hear the news. But remember, he will be with you forever in your hearts.
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July 16, 2011 at 12:35 pm
What a terrible shock for you to suddenly lose your lovely young boy Fergus. I’ve been visiting your MBF Blog from the beginning and well remember the day he chose you good people to spend the rest of his life with. What a clever boy he was even then ! So sorry that it turned out to be such a short time that you got to spend together.
My deepest condolences to both of you, and to his Burro brother Nigel and other Donkey friends. He’ll be waiting for all of you at The Rainbow Bridge. <>
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July 16, 2011 at 1:21 pm
I am so sorry! I just learned about Fergus from Linda Carson, and I know all of you are stunned. He was a beautiful boy.
With hugs to all, 2- and 4-legged ones,
Nancy
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July 16, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Blessings to you all for being such a good family for Fergus. My thoughts are with you on this sad day.
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July 16, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Justina & Don – My heart aches for you and I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Fergus had a wonderful, happy and joyful life with you. Take comfort in the happiness he brought to you and that you brought to him. Much love to all of you.
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July 16, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Isn’t it funny that no matter how much fur and feathers are running around our places, each one is a unique, wonderful treasure. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved family member.
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July 16, 2011 at 2:46 pm
So sorry for you loss. Its clear Fergus had a wonderful donkey life with you and your family. Sending hugs.
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July 16, 2011 at 3:36 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet, handsome fellow.
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July 16, 2011 at 4:02 pm
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…. RIP Fergus ♥
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July 16, 2011 at 4:09 pm
I am so sorry for your loss of Fergus. I wish he had been able to spend more time with your family.
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July 16, 2011 at 4:44 pm
I am so so so sorry and sad to read this post. He was taken from you so soon, so young. We lost a burro for unknown reasons – one day healthy, then gone. No temp, no reduced appetite, no nothing, just a runny nose. It still haunts me years later. It’s just wrong to lose them when they are young, isn’t it? Hang in there. You guys take great care of your burros. His short life was blessed.
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July 16, 2011 at 6:25 pm
It is a sad time when we lose a member of our “critter family” . . . may your memories of life with Fergus bring smiles rather than tears. He was blessed to have been adopted by Morning Bray Farm.
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July 16, 2011 at 8:46 pm
I was so shocked to read about your loss. I am so sorry. It is so hard to lose a fuzzy friend.
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July 17, 2011 at 6:42 am
sending you all lots of hugs and healing vibes…
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July 17, 2011 at 7:02 am
I’m so sorry to hear about dear Fergus. One would only need to spend a few minutes on your blog for Fergus to capture your heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the loving creatures at Morning Bray.
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July 17, 2011 at 8:34 am
I am so sorry. My heart breaks for Nigel. A big hug to you:(
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July 17, 2011 at 9:28 am
Justina & Don,
I am so very sorry about Fergus… When Deb let me know I was heartbroken for you both. As I am sure alot of people are. I’ve noticed other mention the “Rainbow bridge” and I truly believe that is where he has gone… To run in the great beyond with no cares, just beautiful friends of all kinds to play with.
Just last night I was with my sister & one of her “fuzzies” Jazmin who was passing and told her that she needed to go because among many others, she had a great sweet new friend named Fergus waiting to meet her.
Thank you Fergus for once again being there when someone needed that sweet innocent energy to come too.
We will miss you but know we will meet again.
Sherry, Don & all our fuzzies
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July 17, 2011 at 9:38 am
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear sweet Fergus. He had a great home with you and yours. Thank you for giving him so much love. I’m thinking of you in this sad time.
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July 17, 2011 at 9:45 am
Sorry for your loss. It always hurts when we lose a friend. You made his life a happy one!
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July 17, 2011 at 10:39 am
Oh I’m so very sorry to hear this. You are all in my prayers.
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July 17, 2011 at 11:00 am
Sorry for your loss…I just lost a rescued senior dog myself…emotionally beat up right now like I imagine you are. The risk of pain is what we take on when we love these wonderful creatures………They give us so much…the love, the happy contented looks of a happy home found. Logic tells us we gave them a wonderful home for their last months….but logic doesn’t cover this.. our heart still hurts for awhile. May your memories give you smiles and your heart eventually blossom open to love the next one.
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July 17, 2011 at 11:11 am
I’m so sad hear about your loss. What a blessed little burro to have come to your home and care. He couldn’t have found a better place. His internet fan will miss him too. :,(
{{HUGS}} to you all,
Ann in WI
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July 17, 2011 at 1:13 pm
I am so sorry for your loss, you gave him a better life & he knew he was loved. God bless you
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July 17, 2011 at 1:14 pm
I’m over from ” On the Way to critter farm” Just stopped in to say ” Sorry for your loss”. I can relate how tough it is.
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July 17, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Oh no. I am so sorry. 😦 Hugs hugs and more hugs. No words. I am so sorry. You will see him on the other side where he will be waiting for you. 😦
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July 17, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Beautiful, Beautiful boy….I am so sorry for all of you
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July 17, 2011 at 3:54 pm
((Big Hugs)) I’m so very sorry to hear of his passing. R.I.P Fergus xx
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July 17, 2011 at 4:18 pm
I am so sad….. I just can’t believe it….. my prayers are with you as you mourn his departing. He was blessed to have you as his parents and he blessed you and all of us through what you shared…..
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July 17, 2011 at 5:00 pm
I am truly sorry you lost your burro boy.
Was he sick? 😦
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July 17, 2011 at 6:12 pm
I’m holding you in my heart. Fergus was a gift to us all, we’ll miss him terribly.
I know his sunny heart is lighting up a heavenly pasture.
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July 17, 2011 at 7:10 pm
RIP Fergus. A beautiful boy who left behind so many fond memories. You will always be in our hearts. Gone, but never forgotten.
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July 18, 2011 at 6:14 am
Oh no!! Dear Justina and Don,
Poor Fergus, he was so young!!
I’m so very very sorry for your deep loss….
I know that the pain of this loss is escruciating and you and Don are heartbroken and devastated…
You really did a beautiful homage to your dear and adorable friend Fergus.
Sending you and Don and to the family of Morning Bray Farm my heartfelt condolences.
I’m close to you both in this sad moment.
Love,
Sonia.
PS: I’m so sorry, only just now I saw this sad post about Fergus…
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July 18, 2011 at 7:07 am
Rest in peace sweet angel.
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December 30, 2011 at 5:48 am
Dear Justina, you and me will not forget July 2011… Lovely Fergus, lovely Flora… We miss you both so much forever… (Sigh)
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July 15, 2012 at 10:49 am
He was a very special boy and is still missed by many people-even those who never had the opportunity to meet him.
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August 10, 2012 at 5:04 pm
what a beautiful picture
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