I, (insert name here), so solemnly swear to uphold the words in this document, to the best of my ability, until the day I die. To (insert ferret's name), I will provide nutritious food, fresh water, and clean comfy beds for you to sleep in everyday. I will provide for you the medical care you need in order for you to maintain, a long and happy life. I will put aside money in an account for your care every month, even if this means I go without one of my favourite activities, or material object, or desire such as a vacation. In the case of a more serious medical conditions, I promise to provide you with the best care, no matter the cost, until it is deemed that you will recover, or that it is best for me to help you go to the Rainbow Bridge. I will understand that when you bite, it is not because you are mean or vicious, but that you need to have some time to learn that I am your friend. I will never hit or hurt you in any way as the result of my anger. I will never hit or hurt you in any way as the result of a misdirected bite. I will understand that you need to climb the clothes in my closet, or dig up my favourite plant, without harmful repercussions. I will understand that you will have accidents, and that they have nothing to do with being a bad ferret, that it is something that happens. I will understand that when you are very curious with your surroundings, that I will make it my full responsibility to keep things that are harmful out of your way. I promise to love you, unconditionally, for the rest of your life, and that I will not tire of your company, or ignore you for days on end. I promise to make life interesting for you by supplying you with toys, boxes, and other items of amusement. I promise to allow you to have free run [or indicate amount of time here] so that you can keep strong, and healthy bones. I promise to make you one of my top priorities in life, even on my busy days at work, or at home. I promise I will never let you suffer. If you are in pain and it is time for you to leave this earthly plane, then I will help you, with the aid of my veterinarian, cross over to the Rainbow Bridge, no matter how much I want you to stay here with me. I promise to never be selfish when considering your needs. I promise to keep you in my heart, forever and eternal, for when you are gone, you are still with me. These things I do for you... now and forever. This is my contract with you and is binding in the eyes of all who have passed before you, and with the heavens above. Signature _____________________ Date__________ Betty and Her Blur O'Fur For the Love of Ferrets... Feel free to use and reproduce at will. No permission requests required. [Posted in FML issue 3090]