Here is another update. I have more good news to announce! Today, I took about 12 horrifying pictures, a written statement from my vet concerning the neglect of this ferret, and complete documentation of the events that led up to this point and filed animal cruelty charges against Pet Supermarket. The police department was most sympathetic and equally irate about the condition of the animal. The pictures really said it all. While they conduct an investigation, they will be closely monitoring the remaining ferrets at the pet store, as they too have been exposed to Influenza and are crawling with ear mites. I also followed up with Marshall Farms, but have not yet heard back from them. I also posted that correspondence on my website, if anyone would like to read it. Here is a link: http://www.robandmellisa.com/mfcomplaint.html Hope is still improving and regaining her strength. She even played with a stuffed toy this evening. She now has a tummy and is starting to look more like a ferret and less like a skeleton. Mellisa (Cid, Boo, and a recovering Hope) http://www.robandmellisa.com/hope.html Above link describes this whole ordeal and contains pictures of Hope's abused condition. [Posted in FML issue 3808]