Mornin' folks! Its Melissa with Lost Ferrets. Been seeing a lot of missing and found ferrets posted about here! I'm so sorry to all those who've lost little ones!! Please, any of you who have posted about missing or found ferrets, feel free to contact me if there is anything I can do to help out, or visit the website and ad a listing! Today I would like to unveil the updated, sleek and shiny new Lost Ferrets website. I redid all the graphics, the color scheme, etc., and I must admit, it is looking rather cool. Got rid of all those clunky, colorful buttons and such and went with a smoother, more subtle look. Take a look: www.geocities.com/lostferrets Let me know what you think! Also, I have a few great ideas for the August contest, but depending on how long it takes me to implement them, it may end up being a September contest. :-) As to the listings on the site, all of them are older. No new ones in the last many weeks. Those of you who have listings should have received an email from me regarding updating said listings. Again, I'd like everyone on the list to consider participating in the Lost Ferrets Network, which is growing monthly. Shelters, clubs, or any other person or organization who is willing to help in recovery efforts for missing ferrets in their area are welcome. There is a participation form you can fill out at the website, on the Network page. I would also like to invite anyone who would like to contribute articles or information regarding what to do if you lose or find a ferret, or ferret-proofing tips, etc. The "What to Do" and "Ferret-Proofing" pages are slim. In fact, I currently only have one article, by Pam Troutman. Thanks Pam! As much information as I can get is welcome. I would, of course, edit for web format any articles submitted, but would not change any contents without express permission, and you would be allowed to view your article on the web to ok its contents. I know my weekly updates fell off for a while, and for that I apologize, but I am back on the ball now, though my balance may be somewhat precarious... *chuckle* I've been moving to a new apartment, and my darlings are nosey as ever about all the places they shouldn't go. Their daddy and I are separating, so I am expecting some separation anxiety to set in any day now. It has been four days since they saw their daddy last. I haven't noticed anything yet, but then again, they have been so busy exploring their new home, that they may not have noticed his being missing yet. Although, in all honesty, he never really had much to do with them to begin with, but I know they loved him anyway. It will be interesting. To anyone who has gone through similar circumstances, any recommendations are welcome. I guess I should know this won't be easy, that really goes without saying, but I would like to make it as easy on the fuzzies as I can, and never having been through it before, I really have no idea what I am doing. Actually, that is my general sentiment at the moment. Heh. So, there is lots going on in the world of the Weasel Squad. Anyway, take a look at the new and improved Lost Ferrets Site, let me know what you think, submit articles, sign up for the network, and please, anyone who can help me out with easing the separation from daddy, get ahold of me. Thanks to everyone!! Melissa www.geocities.com/lostferrets [Posted in FML issue 3124]