Somehow I was booted from the mailing list a while ago, and I've been so busy I never re subscribed until now. I had to help my Sammy cross to Rainbows Bridge on Sat the 17th. I built a memorial for him and know that everyone on this list loves ferrets, so please say a prayer for him. He was always my big healthy boy until about 2 weeks ago- seems that adult lymphoma snuck up on us and took him within 2 weeks of signs/symptoms. His girlfriend Nipper is still here with me, and she's been on pediapred for almost a year now. We both miss Sammy so much and want everyone to give their little fuzzies an extra hug and kiss from us. So far cancer has struck all 5 of my ferrets- with Nipper still fighting it. Can't we all get together and do something about the early altering of these little guys? I have read tons of articles and research on ferrets for about 7 years now, and it seems that this is the problem in the US which starts at the breeders. It hurts so much to lose yet another of my kids- especially so quickly. I can't get any other babies at this time because of Nipper's condition, and I know that I am blessed to have still have her to help me get through this difficult time. Please visit Sammy at http://www.rainbowsbridge.com/residents/Sammy009/resident.HTM My other babies are: Gizmo at http://www.rainbowsbridge.com/residents/Gizmo030/resident.HTM Beanie Baby at http://www.rainbowsbridge.com/residents/Beani002/resident.HTM Lil' Rat at http://www.rainbowsbridge.com/residents/LILRA001/resident.HTM A Blessed Thanksgiving to everyone. I am thankful for the 3 F's: Family, Friends & Ferrets! Diane L. Hinck (and Nipper) [Posted in FML issue 3609]