Didn't post last night, one day just seems to flow into another, and guess i just forgot. I have received so much compassionate email since my search for Eppy has begun, it has made me realize that there really are some good human beings still left in this world. I am being dealt another crushing blow. I w/not go into detail, but i am being compelled to quit or lose my job anyway? So what is the difference. Their excuse now is that i smell ferrety? I have worked there for 7 years, and have had ferrets longer than this issue has been brought up, so why now? This is actually the first time it has been mentioned. I have a good inkling who is behind it, consorting with management, but...i guess what is the point of sticking my finger in someones face. It is very hard to work for someone you know doesn't want you there anyway, so. NO news on Eppy, still. I did get a call last night from a very nice elderly woman, who had once had ferrets herself. She called to inquire as whether or not he had been found. She also put me on to some ferret shelters (out of town), as she remarked that Kenosha doesn't have many ferret lovers here. I learned that. She wants to meet some of my little ones, and we had quite a conversation. She also told me that she and her husband had once had 3 skunks, and that they were traffic stoppers in their heyday. Other than the first possible sighting call the shortly after putting up the fliers, i have received only one call other than last night, from another compassionate animal lover who said she would keep an eye out for him. Otherwise nothing. Right now, i am physically, mentally, and emotionally drained. If i quit work, i will have more time to dedicate to my home, animals and family, it w/b tough for awhile, but...i believe my husband told me we will manage somehow. I really need this time to just get myself together, so i may seize the opportunity & it will give me an edge on finding Epimetheus too. I have been given a choice, my animals or my job? I am not wanted @ the company, and i have felt this coming for sometime, so i would surely choose my animals over them, anyday. I will also have time to scour the house once again, it isn't much of a house to scour, but you never know, i have to work both ends till i find Eppy. I prayed that he would be returned to me, everyday. I have to look in my heart for him right now, that is the only place and way that i can keep him safe and warm. Thank you all for the compassionate, warm and loving emails that i have received. Any suggestions are always welcomed, i am sure there is something that i have forgotten along the way, trying to keep up a pace in the fast lane, when i long for a quiet one. Eppys heartbroken mommy [Posted in FML issue 3617]