Hi gang-- Yesterday, my very first ferret, Shelly, passed away. She was seven years old. It came without warning. Just the day before, I was playing with her. I did notice that she didn't have as much stamina as she usually does but she was able to run and hop and just act all around crazy. But I didn't think it was going to happen any time soon. Unfortunately, I've had my share of watching my little fuzzies die. I just lost Rocky a few months ago. Months before him, Sadie. Weeks before Sadie, Junior...... I had 12 ferrets not even two years ago. Now I have three. I still have Sassy, the second ferret that I bought. As you can imagine, she and Shelly were very close. I have dealt with so much death and sadness recently and I can't stand it anymore. It downright tears the hell out of me when I lose these guys. I thought I had more to say, but apparently I don't. So long, Shelly-belly. -Roger [Posted in FML issue 3167]