Thank you for your article.  I feel the same way, and could not have
said it better.  Guttersniping, and judgmental statements are best left
for those who do not have ferrets in their hearts!  Let us try to be as
supportive and caring to each other as our fuzzies are.  (Psycho Sid
the mad attacker not withstanding).  A little nip here and there, but
out of concern or playfulness...not to make others feel badly.  That is
counterproductive to the learning process, and defense mechanisms fly
into place!
 
I thought the FML was to share, to learn, to educate, and I find that
having the knowledge and caring, and concern for what-ever we are going
through with our fuzzies incredibly supportive.  We all know that our
fuzzies have a myriad of health issues, and it's grand to be able to pick
the brains of many.  It is also a warm blanket to wrap around ourselves
when we have lost a treasured soul, to anguish, and, to cry with us over
our loss.  I have cried buckets on the posts for ferrets moms and dads
who's babes have gone over the Rainbow Bridge.I have received heartfelt
cards from "strangers" when we have lost one of our perfect beings that
touched me deeply.  The people on the FML showed much more empathy than
close friends and family because we ARE soul-stuck (new word) to our
ferrets!  We understand!  Let us all try to 'be there' for one another!
 
Big hugs n Dooks to ALL,
Michelle and the gang of 12
Missing Freddie, Arnie, Evie and Maggums
[Posted in FML issue 4273]