Hi everyone. My vet called this morning to tell me Bart's bloodwork was back. His values are consistent with adrenal disease. I have scheduled his surgery for next Thursday. I talked with the doctor's technician and she told me that he has been doing ferret surgeries for 16 years. My youngest son, who is 12, cried when I told him Bart had to have surgery. He asked me if Bart was going to die. I told him I hope not, but there is always some risk with surgery. We bought Bart for my oldest son's 12th birthday, and ironically Bart will be having surgery the day after my son's 14th birthday. Tyler loves his Bart, and Bart loves his boy very much. They have a very special bond. Tyler lays Bart in his forearms with his thumbs under Bart's arms, then he will massage be- hind his ears. Bart just melts when he does this . Before Tyler puts him down he kisses him on the lips, and Bart in return gives lots of kisses back. When Tyler goes out the door, Bart will look up at the handle and then lay down and wait for him to come back. Next Thursday, it will be Tyler watching Bart go out the door and waiting for him to come back. Charissa and the gang Bart, Boomer, Tinker, and Frankie [Posted in FML issue 3890]