So many of you responded privately and on list as to why 3 ferrets are a
good idea.  Nearly all had the same thoughts.  If one passes away, the 2
remaining have someone to grieve WITH.  Makes perfect sense.  At some point
we plan to add another, after I read a bit more and research the best way
to go about it.  For now, we are occupied by a sick older kitty.  He and
his sister have never been apart till he spent the night at the vet.  She
sat on our head and cried all night, and has been trying to tell us Mumsie
doesn't feel well.  The part of pet parenting we all hate, dealing with it
one day at a time.  If I don't get back to each of you privately, please
accept this as a personal thank you for taking the time to contact me.  One
other thing I am learning about my ferrets, they seem quite emotional.  The
other day I was sitting and playing with them, The Kidd jumped up on my leg
just as I swung their toy on a string.  He and my hand collided mid air and
he must have thought I hit him.  He went around to the far side of his
tunnel box and whimpered, a definite cry I had never heard either one of
them make.  Picked him up for kisses, but it did put the damper on play
time.  Then yesterday after sitting with the kitty trying to get him to eat
a little, feeling very frustrated and sad when he wouldn't, decided to go
in and let the ferrets cheer me up.  Parris came over and asked to be
picked up.  Gave her a little snuggle, put her on my lap and she bit me.
Not as bad as the first time and she let go on her own.  I know she felt my
stress over the kitty.  Hopefully today will be better for all of us.
 
In Touch, Ardith
 
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[Posted in FML issue 3456]