>I can't stop thinking about those ferrets.  But I don't have the time or
>money to rescue, vet, and train all three of them (not at the same time,
>anyway).  And no sooner would they be rescued, than twelve new baby kits
>would take their place in the petshop's newly emptied aquarium tank.  I
>could, however, rescue the sickest ferret.
 
All the learned advice and intellectualization over similar dilemmas adds
only one degree.  In situations like this it may be wise to follow your
heart and not fight the battles of other's.  Best wishes towards whatever
decision you make.  BTW, it is yours to make, no one elses.
[Posted in FML issue 1815]