I agree that no one should be flamed for trying to do what's in the best interest of their animal companion. Anyone of us, ( including those that flame people looking for better homes), could find ourselves in a situation beyond our control where we could no longer provide the care needed to the animals in our charge. No one is immune from that blows life deals us. Look at what Lisette is going through right now. Should she be flamed because she can no longer provide the attention needed for Mini Me? I THINK NOT!! I've been through it myself. I was lucky enough though to come through it with a fuzzy friendly place to live. I can thank my former boyfriend for that. He cared enough to be sure we all had a place to live in spite of our differences. He gave me the house and got an apartment. For that gesture he will always hold a very special place in my heart. This list has for the most part been about people coming together to help ferrets in need....any ferret for any reason. Let's not lose sight of that focus. Kim and da kids at Somethin Up My Sleeve Rescue Confucious say: He who ride high horse at risk for harder fall. [Posted in FML issue 3866]