Oh yes, people are still narrow minded about religion and race, but maybe thats not the case with you, but then again depending where you live it's a possibility that very well could be the case. You said that you say kaddish so I'm assuming that you are Jewish. I too am Jewish and live in N. Miami. Beach, Fla (Don't let my last name fool you) my mother is jewish and came from a very religious background, but has always been reformed herself!!! Anyway, I find it VERY hard to believe that ferret people would turn down a sick ferret or help a sick ferret because they don't like what you stand for!!!!! Of course I could be wrong, but I'm hoping not!!!!!! It maybe just coincidental. At any rate SHAME on those people who didn't want to help you out because of there prejudices, if that is the case!!! If you would like to e-mail me privately please do so. [log in to unmask] Take care, Dawn, and the Terrible Two's Gang, Tazy, Trouble, Rosy, and the 4 lb fuzz, Baby Joey http://community.webtv.net/tazyd/AllAboutMyFerrets http://community.webtv.net/tazyd/My4LeggedChildren http://community.webtv.net/tazyd/FamilyAlbum [Posted in FML issue 3177]