[Moderator's note: Tippy and Speedy were stolen from Shirley's apartment a few days ago. BIG] My son and I recovered Speedy's body tonight. She was killed by a dog in a neighbouring suburb. I like to think that she did not die in vain because the discovery of her body lead to the our finding Tippy alive and well. When I got home from work I received a call from a man, who had seen one of my pamphlets, to say his dog had just killed a ferret in his yard. I went straight over, identified Speedy and brought her poor body home. Just before dusk,my son and I went back to the neighbourhood and walked the streets talking to the anybody we saw and putting pamphlets in letterboxes. As we circled back to near where Speedy was found, we noticed some kids playing in a park so I spoke to them and handed them each a pamphlet. One of the kids said that his dad had just bought a ferret and if it was mine, did he get a reward. I told him he would and we walked to his house and he brought out TIPPY. His dad said that he had paid $10 for her to the a person who lived next door to where Speedy was found. I will go back tomorrow and give the kid his reward and reimburse his dad. I will notify the police of the address of the people (for want of a better word) who stole my babies, and let them deal with it. The joy of having Tippy home; her ecstasy at being reunited with her family and not having to be in a cage any more is clouded by the death of Speedy. I must try to move on from the hatred I feel towards the ones who caused her death. At this moment I want revenge and to hurt and to never forgive. Instead of praying for the return of my sweet babies, now, could you please pray for me to achieve peace and the the strength to forgive. To all of the wonderful FMLers who contacted me with messages of advice and hope, and to all who had Speedy and Tippy in their prayers, my sincere thanks. Love & Dooks Shirley [Posted in FML issue 3691]