>Please think of the ferrets well-being over what you think your brother >would have wanted, I am quite sure he would want what's best for the >ferrets (and would not want to cause this much stress for his family). >It is understandable why you feel as you do. I hope that someone will >step forward to help you out at this time. Danielle, Thank you very much for your thoughtful post. I agree with you, I think it is just a wrench, and with a little time, my parents will hopefully come around. A very kind shelter operator who runs a shelter where the animals are allowed to "free range" has agreed to take them and get the surgery they need as well. I can visit through their volunteer program, and it seems al will work out. I would like to thank Tara, who saw this all the way through from the beginning and Dr. Williams who went to so much trouble to help, even over the holidays, and another Dr. who was willing to help us out at below cost with Lupron and Alicia who has already taken in so many babies and was willing to take two more and FACT ferret shelter in Connecticut, which is an amazing organization, and every single person who wrote and offered help and advice. I cannot believe my good fortune at finding such a wonderful and kind group of people. Each of you is very special. Gratefully, Anne, Basta and Mowgli [Posted in FML issue 3281]