Today, at 1:30pm, Garret, the last of my original three companions, left me. He was 10 years, 4 months old. There was nothing special about Garret. He was a light sable, refused to learn any tricks, had no interest in toys of any kind, could have cared less about socks, (Or any other article of clothing) kissed only occasionally (When he knew it would get him something..usually 'down') loved milk and chocolate and Ferretone, ate only Mazuri and Totally Ferret. But....... He was a 'people' ferret. He was happiest when in our arms, or asleep on my son's chest while in front of the tv or while my son was studying. I would go in to tuck my son goodnight and Garret was invariably curled up in the nook between head and shoulders. I never knew Garret to bite or nip, even in the roughest of play. He was fearless when it came to cats. Dogs were nothing more than an annoyance to Garret. Along with Billy-Bob, they would sit on the driver's seat back and watch the scenery go by as we traveled. Oh yes, I don't think he ever missed the litter boxes we had scattered around the house. He was so good about using them. I swear he was embarrassed in the past few months when he became incontinent. No, there was nothing special about Garret, but he was 'SPECIAL', none the less. He was my friend, my companion, and I loved him dearly. He left me today, to play with his friends, Bubba and Billy-Bob. I will always hear them, rustling the papers when no one is around, or will notice that my milk glass is just a little more empty..some mysterious something was helping themselves to it, or the rocking chair moving for no apparent reason. 'They' are up to mischief. My friend left me today, but he is still here, in my heart, forever. Good-bye Garret, I will miss you. MC (In mourning, Snorkle, Tuzigoot, and Bancho. Now three spirits, Bubba, Billy-Bob, and Garret) [Remove .FSPAM. from MC's address to reply to him. BIG] [Posted in FML issue 3042]