A while back when I lost Luna, I can remember later reading a quote at my
vet's office that made me feel somewhat better when I was questioning why
these guys don't get to stay with us any longer than they do.  Well, I
was in the vet's office yesterday and found it again.  It is by Sir
Walter Scott and I have replace the word "dog" with "ferret".  Here goes.
 
The final cause of ferrets having such short lives....is inthe compassion
to the human race: If we suffer so much in losing a ferret after an
acquaintance of 6 or 8 years, what would it be if they were to live
double that time?????
 
I wasn't sure what to put in the place of life span so I put 6 to 8 yrs,
who know??
 
I also had a so called friend tell me after losing Luna that she didn't
think animals went to heaven "because they don't have souls"
 
Well, I also found this that helped where that was concerned----
 
For the soul of every living thing is in the hand of God.  Job 12:10
 
Also, check out item number 2008568635 on ebay.  It is a sailor dress and
hat I made for a girl ferret and the money will go towards the fuzzy kids'
medical expenses.
 
Thanks,
Angie George
[Posted in FML issue 3720]