Had to write on the FML about my vacation and my carpet sharks.  I left my
four carpet sharks with my 20-year-old daughter in charge of them.  I know
lots of you are very concerned about going away and leaving your fuzzbeans,
as I am also very concerned about this.
 
I VERY ferret proofed my ferret's bedroom.  I put a "safety board" up at
the door so when my daughter came in and out they didn't slip out when she
opened the door.  Next, I put several bowls of food out and a couple of
water bowls, as well as their water bottle.  I put their toys out.  I taped
instructions on the wall regarding getting hot, food, water, health, vet
info., etc.
 
They were ok much to my apprehension about leaving them.  When I returned
they look so dark and big.  I think they are getting ready for winter
already.  When they were allowed out of their room for play time I have
never heard so much hissing, panting, and dooking.  You would think it was
Christmas or something.
 
I had a great time on vacation, but am glad to be back home and know that
my precious babies are ok.  This may be a good idea for others.  They
biggest worry is they might get sick and your caregiver may not know what
to do.  We see the little signs of sickness, a caregiver may not.
 
I'm catching up on the FML.  So far I have read lots of sad posts.  Sorry
for the losses and people who have to give up their fuzzies.
 
Mindy, who is glad to be back in WV with her fuzzbeans - - -Whiskers,
Tiny, Cocoa and Tigger
[Posted in FML issue 2390]