I received this e-mail a few days ago and she gave me permission to post
here.  Can anyone help this person?  I am in Massachusetts so I have no
idea why she wrote to me.
 
Diddy
 
>From: [log in to unmask]
>Date: 06/18/04 15:02:26
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: I am interested in adopting a ferret
>
>Dear Diddy,
>I have owned two ferrets, Fred and Ethyl, for about six years.  I
>absolutely love them and always wanted to add more ferrets to my family.
>Unfornately, about six months ago Fred was diagnosed with cancer in his
>pancreas.  The vet said he would live anywhere from six to twelve months.
>I have been giving him medication for the past six months and am worried
>how Ethyl will cope when he dies.  The two have never been separated.  I
>wanted to adopt a ferret while Fred is still around so it is easier on
>Ethyl.  I live in Kansas City, MO during most of the year and St. Louis,
>MO in the summer.  If you know of any shelters near either location or
>can offer me any advice I would be more than grateful.
>
>I look forward to hearing from you.  Thank you for your time.
>
>Sincerely,
>Keri Baldwin
[Posted in FML issue 4553]