So much negativity lately. If you don't like ferrets or certain people maybe you could discuss your differences with them directly. I have children and ferrets and I adore them all. I grieve for ferrets I lost years ago. That is what love is about. I grieve for my husband who died over 20 years ago. It is such a blessing to have a list where you can go air your pain and sorrow and others will understand and send you love. Here we can even share things and ask advice or just say hello to our friends. This list is for everyone in good times and in bad. In losing a pet that we have loved so dearly, we learn the deeper meaning of compassion. It is sad to read some of these stories, they sometimes make me cry. But I am grateful that I am able to feel these emotions and share the love and compassion with others as they are sharing with me. As for Kim (Something Up My Sleeve) I know her and she takes excellent care of her babies. She even took her roommates kitten to the vet and paid over $100 of her own money and not only was not repaid, but the roommate rejected the kitten with a vet bill. She kept the bill and the kitten without complaint. She will buy food and pay vet bills before she buys her own food. It can be easy for some people to put blame on others rather than accept the logical fact that animals do get sick. Just be responsible and take you pet to the vet. That should be your first concern. Then go home and play with your baby and appreciate him/her while you can, they have short enough lifespans, and go on with your life. Deva [Posted in FML issue 3905]