I have an unusual request. My brother, who lives in Sacramento has asked me to put in an unusual request. You see, I am the primary contact for New Mexico Ferret Rescue here in Albuquerque, and he knows that I have the ability to "ferret out" information. Here is my request. My nephew is terminally ill, 6 years old, he has a brain tumor. What I would like to know is if there is an underground ferret person in the Sacramento area who could introduce Ferrets to this child. It seems that the animals that have come into the home for brief visits have distracted my nephew and allows him to touch and enjoy animals. He is pretty much bedridden at the moment, and requires constant care. Is there a laid back ferret in the area? I have three myself, but obviously I can't go there and show them to him. Considering the legailities of Ferrets in California, any information you would be providing me would be held in strict confidence. I know I may need to give whomever the phone number of my brother's home because of the legality issue. Thank you. Ramona L. Keenan Administrative Assistant II Health Sciences Library & Informatics Center fax: 272-8254 phone: 272-0634 To all: His nephew can no longer speak and is terminally ill. I cannot believe someone in Sac can't find a way to visit him with a ferret a time or two before he passes away. I forwarded this request to the FML in June with no responses. Can someone in Sacramento help. PLEASE. This was the childs most heartfelt wish when he could verbalize. I will drive the 6 hour trip myself if I have to, but there must be someone closer...in fact I know there are ferret folks in SAC. If it was your child you'd do anything wouldn't you? Please someone call or email this family or me and lets see what we can do here, before time runs out. All good deeds you do come back to you and yours tenfold. God Bless Suni SunFerret Shelter & Rescue [Posted in FML issue 3846]