(more on nyc ferret) ----- Original Message ----- From: Jane A. My ferret friends, The woman who has been keeping Brownie has not been returning phone calls. I feel dreadful about it. It's always shocking when you meet up with someone who isn't responsible and concientious regarding other living things. It's always wonderful to meet those, like you, who are. Honest, you made my heart sing when I got your e-mails: Cheryl-Anne was arranging a ferret relay from New York City to Niagara Falls, Ontario where she could pick him up and take him home to Hamilton, Ontario. She thought she could get a driver from her company to do that. Jillian thought she could do the Niagara Falls, NY to Canada transfer. Amy was the Buffalo, NY leg of the relay. There were a bunch of people trying to put this relay together: Randy in Toronto, who also offered to help financially, and others! Gloria thought of someone in Western New York who might work out. Beth thought she had an interested ferreter in Long Island. Amy wanted to figure out a way to get him to South Bend, Indiana! Pam was going to meet me halfway to central Pennsyvania. Cheryl was going to meet me halfway to Albany, NY. Tracy and her husband were ready to give him a good home in Connecticut. Gina was willing to drive from Maryland! Barry in New York would have been a great placement for me! Steve and Cheryl had a home for him in South Jersey. Vicky in Upstate New York. Nancy , Linda and Starangels crossposted to helpful lists. And there were more people who were racking their brains trying to think of someone who would take him. I was willing to transport him and accompany him any way I could. I would have helped financially, too: vet visit, transportation, anything to get him "home": Dru, Kristin, and Brenda. If I hear from Brownie's keeper, I'll let you know, but I didn't want to keep you all hanging: even if it was bad news. If I get a rescue call for another ferret, I'd like very much to contact you all again through the lists. Thanks so much. Thanks so much. Jane in New York City [Posted in FML issue 3554]