I am sorry to see that someone else has had the same response I did regarding posting for a fuzz and things kinda going awry. It is funny that some people have gotten rather nasty about not being able to obtain the ferret listed that needs a new home. We should all be happy that Taylor, Tito and whatever other fuzz gets listed finds a safe place, whether it is a shelter or new home (or they remain in what was a foster home!). If some people are so determined to take in a needy rescue, check out the FML's Shelter List, there are fuzzies all over this country in needy situations. If you are so hell bent on saving somebody, just take the iniitative to go out and look, needy fuzzies exist in every state! But the point about no one wanting a follow-up on sick or old ferrets, that could not be more true! People were fighting over Taylor because she was young and healthy, I posted more than a month ago about 2 senior ferrets (4 and 7) needing to be placed quickly. Not one single person stood up and said, boy I would love to take them in! Why??? Because they are old, because they don't have much time left, they might be a financial burden??? Why don't they deserve to be fought over also?? Are they not worth your time and consideration? Sorry I've been a little upset over the whole controversy, espcially since those two old guys now live with me and let me say, I've never made a better choice about any fuzzy! I have a fugitive fuzz that was going to be put down because he was vicious, now he is extremely sweet and a big marshmallow. I have another that was too hyper and nippy and was handed over to an SPCA, well Jack is deaf and with time and love he is now a pretty well behaved guy. We have one little girl who was left in a dark, damp basement for 6 months and was barely a skeleton when she came home from a local shelter, now she is a lively, loving little girl who lives to chase my daughter. But, out of all of them, no one has touched my heart or everyone who meets him like Moe. He is a 7 year old dark sable, almost blind, with adrenal who arrived about 2 weeks ago. He is the sweetest, most loving fuzz, his only want is a warm lap or arm to curl up on or maybe he might get demanding and want his head rubbed. But, don't count him out, he can still play with the youngest and comes out on top when there is a wrestling match! I would not trade the little time we have with this old guy for all the young, healthy fuzzies in the world!! For everyone fighting over the 1 and 2 year olds, you have no clue what you are missing out on!! Many people sent me emails urging me to take these guys in, I've sent thank yous to most of them (I hope!!) to let them know that they were right, I've made one of the best ferret decisions of my life. Shame all of us do not get a chance to learn this lesson about life, both with fuzzies and with the human seniors in our own families and communities. They may be older, but it is amazing how much they have to offer. Maybe someone fighting over Taylor should consider a fuzz that is truly in a needy situation, the older guys have much less time and so fewer chances to enjoy what is left of life. Try fighting for one of them and see what the rewards are. Hugs to all, Jen [Posted in FML issue 2940]