Hello:
 
I have been lurking on this list for about two weeks now, and wish to thank
all of you for the wonderful stories about your ferrets.
 
About three months ago, I had to euthanize my 8 year old sable, Monster.
One month later, her 8 year old companion Gonzo also died.  I think she
just gave up because she missed Monster so much.  They had been togher
most of their lives.
 
My husband and I decided that was it for ferrets in our household, and so I
stored the toys and the cage.
 
A co-worker and his wife recently bought a baby ferret.  When he told me
about the unusual pet he had purchased, I showed him the coffee cup I still
drink out of which sports a picture of Monster poking her head out of a
barrel of dark purple Lobelia.
 
We started exchanging ferret stories and advice.  Co-incedentially (or maybe
someone is trying to tell me something), I came across this mailing list.  I
joined and started reading.  The stories were so familiar and touching, I
realized I hadn't properly grieved for Monster and Gonzo and that I miss
them terribly (my keyboard is in jeopardy of shorting from all the tears).
 
I believe I will unpack that cage and the toys.  I have lived with ferrets
for 18 years now, and they bring something special to a home that I have
found with no other pet.
 
Thanks for your help and hopefully, soon, I will be able to share my
stories about Monster, Gonzo, and the next new member of our family.
 
Kathy
 
P.S.  I live in CA, so I am sending this Annon. just in case I do
      get another.
[Posted in FML issue 1540]