Hello everyone,
 
First of all thank you for the many replies I received.  I am positive at
this time, they were indeed Long Tailed Wiesels.  I was under the
impression that there were several different types.  Maily meaning
different colors, depending where one is located.  Let me assure you they
were NOT the black footed Ferrets.  As of several yrs ago, none had been
released in NM, since the ranchers through such a fit.  I did a research
paper on the black footed ferret, and talked to many people getting my
information, and seen pictures of babies as well learned a bunch about the
progress they were making in breeding etc...
 
I do feel bad for the two vets that ID'd them as ferrets, and I am sure they
don't feel to great about themselves at this point.  This was a learning
experience, I think for all involved, and the outcome even if sad for the
animals sake (death), was indeed a learning experience.  If any BFF's have
been released in NM, they would have not done so in the east mountain area
of Albuquerque, as this is getting to be a heavy populated area.
 
Thanks again for all of your replies...I do feel lots better, since I know
what they were...sometimes it just eats at you until you have the answer.
I will be working with animals services more in the future, to help them
gain knowledge about ferrets, and will stay in touch more as well.
 
Hugs to all the fuzzies
Mini Tafoya
and her gang of 10
Plus Ferrets "R" Fun shelter and rescue
Albuquerque, NM
[Posted in FML issue 2516]