Hi everyone, I haven't been reading the list regularly for several months now, but do try to keep up as best I can. First, My sincere sympathies and heartfelt condolences to each and every one who has ever lost a little one - especially those who are hurting and suffering from a recent one (not that the pain ever completely goes away). I get so sad and so heartbroken, because I know how much and how bad it hurts. My heart goes out to all of you. In reply to Pat Stauffer's post regarding ADV testing (which appeared in yesterday's FML) - I agree wholeheartedly! Most ferrets do not live near long enough nowadays to begin with, and many will (or already do) suffer at some point or other from a life-altering or life-threatening illness or disease, already. Why would anyone want to carelessly, selfishly, or ignorantly add to the list!? Hindsight is (most always) an ugly view - could've, would've, should've can be hell! Sonya [Posted in FML issue 3426]