>From: the return of weezilarchy <[log in to unmask]> > >i think the only thing that makes me skeptical about the "i'm having a >kid, gotta lose the ferts" posts is that i feel like *maybe* the people >posting have come to a somewhat uninformed decision that now that they're >having a kid, they simply *can't* continue to care for their ferts. they >really think they're doing what's best for the fuzzies by giving them up, >becaus they've seen so much that says "small kids and fuzzies don't mix" >out there... > >...perhaps some of you who have had children into a ferreted household >would be willing to write some sort of page addressing these issues? >i'd edit it for publishability... modern ferret could run it... > >i think it would be a great resource. > >-kat- kat- this is something i may well be able to help you with (writing up a new baby/ferret FAQ) in the somewhat near future. i am presently expecting a new and very unexpected/unplanned baby in 6 months or so. and, i have NO intention o' giving up my furkids. afterall, i already have a husband, a 12-year old daughter, multiple dogs, cats, rats, guinea pigs and 7 adorable and beloved fuzzbutts. i also volunteer at the local fert shelter twice a week. i figure with all that i have on my plate, a new wiggly addition will not change that much...i have just come to the conclusion that i am a "life-magnet". i'd be happy to write something up in terms o' how all the critters get on with the baby, once it gets here sometime in may. i can understand how some people think they would not be able to handle a baby and ferrets together. but how many people get rid o' their dogs or cats, just because a new baby comes home? giving up my animals for a newborn is NOT an option for me. it'll just be a little more work. ;) kisses- -nina...and jacko-bytacko, atlas, cypress, marla mae, "evil" athena, diva-athena, and adidas-ophelia! [Posted in FML issue 3582]