Hello, Today I had my second ferret, Friday, put to sleep due to advanced kidney failure. Despite the discomfort of her condition, she was still curious, feisty, and bossy. I did not, however, want to see her progress into further discomfort; she deserved to not be in pain. I adopted Friday at the age of 1.5 yrs from a relative who got her as a gift, but decided she didn't want her. I immediately had to take her in to have an adrenalectomy, and remain happy even now that she did not fall prey to a recurrence of that disease. It was very much in her character to never give in and never give up. Friday's sense of humor involved getting me into a situation where I couldn't retaliate / move out of her way, and nipping at my feet to make me jump around - picture a woman wrapped only in a towel, brushing her teeth while standing on a toilet to avoid a bouncing, teensy albino ferret on the bathroom floor below, and you have a good idea of Friday's sense of fun. Friday joins Noodle, Easel, Potpie, and Bobo-kitty, and will be sorely missed. Melissa [Posted in FML issue 3219]