Spirit, the albino ferret, is gone. But his spirit lives on.
 
His spirit lives on in the people who dropped whatever they were doing
to help transport over 200 ferrets out of Utah at a time when most of
our country was focused on the awful events of 9/11.  His spirit lives
on in everyone who helped feed and water them, clean cages, trim nails,
medicate, force feed, administer fluids and drive to the vets.  His
spirit lives on in everyone who donated money, food and supplies to care
for these neglected animals.  His spirit lives on in each person who
found room in their homes and hearts for one of these special souls.  His
spirit lives on in the hearts of everyone who wept when one of the Utah
ferrets passed over the rainbow bridge.
 
His spirit lives on in every shelter mom or dad who struggled valiantly
to keep a desperately sick ferret alive.  His spirit lives on in every
person who has worked to strengthen animal cruelty laws.  His spirit
lives on in everyone who has contacted Utah officials to stop this woman
from allowing more animals to suffer.
 
His spirit lives on in all of us. He will not be forgotten.
 
Linda Iroff
Oberlin OH
[Posted in FML issue 3856]