It is with great sadness that I must post the Makai the Ferret died Friday morning. He was 6 years and 3+ months old. In his prime he got up to about 4.5# My wife Tammie got him for me as a 2nd Wedding Anniversary present, Salena (1991-1996) had died approximately 3 months prior. We had gone to Maui, Hawaii for our Anniversary. I had "met" Makai just prior to our trip, he stayed with his breeder till we returned; he was born April 17th, 1996 his Mom was Cindy and his Dad was Luke. While in Maui we stayed at the Maui Mariott that had a small bar we like named The Makai Bar. In Hawaiian Makai means "by the sea". We thought that a perfect name for the little Dark Eyed White we were going to be going home to. Makai was my 2nd ferret given to me for my 2nd Wedding Anniversary. When we got home and picked him up he was full of energy, we'd bring him to our room and let him play on the bed. One of his favorite things at that time was to take a running leap and just launch himself off the bed like Super Ferret. We thought he'd break a leg or worse. He just loved doing that. He had Adrenal Surgery last summer and was just starting to get his tail fur back, he never lost his rump fur. I thought next coat change this fall he'd have it mostly restored. He'd been having runny poops last week or so. Tuesday night he eliminated a very dark, very runny poop. When I cleaned it up I noticed it was really dark, dark red i.e. bloody. I called his Vet Wed. morning insisting I bring him in. There was no necropsy but Dr. W. was convinced that Makai's kidneys were failing. I was going to pick him up about noon so he could spend the w/e home with us. They called a bit before 9:00 AM and said he was gone. He's now with his "sister" Salena AT the Rainbow Bridge. Hopefully she can show him all the "good spots" and let him know that we still love him. He was always a very gentle and loving ferret. He made it to a few shows and fun matches and even won a couple ribbons. He is survived by his "brother" Max the Ferret and "sister" Haily the Cat. Rest in Peace little buddy, you are loved and will be missed. Salena will be there to meet you :( -- Tim [Posted in FML issue 3863]