>But if you do have a deaf ferret, remember that you have exactly the
>same ferret you did before you knew s/he was deaf, that the difference
>is in your mind and not in the ferret's mind.
 
Right Regina, and I really hope that I got that accross in my post.  My
whole purpose was to get point out that no matter what you temporarily
might feel, you will not feel that way later.  I wanted to make sure I
wrote that most fuzzies dont' know they are deaf and it does not
inconvience them in the least.  I tried to point out that most things we
might feel really come from within us.  They are common human feelings.
Its okay and normal to have them.  I posted all possible stages that many
people might go through whether its for breif moments or over time.  I
went through some of what I wrote, but not all, just like many.  And some
people write me that they don't go through really much of any of these
thoughts at all.  But in the end, they are still pefectly healthy
gorgeous little creatures!
 
>As for a deaf ferret never hearing the sound of your voice--well, that's
>true, but they can feel the sound of your voice if you hold them against
>your upper chest and neck while you talk to them :)
 
Very true!  And this is a great tip, and a fun thing to do for both
you and your deaf fuzzie.  I was just pointing out that some people do
have these thoughts regardless of if they seem "logical, rational, or
practical".  :)
 
Wolfy
 
for info on deaf ferrets go to:
http://wolfysluv.jacksnet.com/deaf.html
[Posted in FML issue 4057]