Happy Holidays FMLer's; A question was posed on how you started with fuzzies. Well, blame Kris. :-) He wanted a chinchilla. One peed on him and two bit him so that was a no go. He came home one day and announced that he would like a ferret. Having no clue I said "Sure". That day we went to the local pet store and got Mischief (July '95) . Then we got Peanuts, Tinker and Spook. Our vet office called us in Feb of "96 and we made our first rescue. Little did we know that they would be the start of MKARESQ (make-a-rescue). Over the years we have been privileged to serve our fuzzie friends. We have gone through the joys, tears, challenges of shelter life. Now, with a heavy heart we have closed our doors. This decision has not been an easy one. We have struggled with it for over a year. But, it is time. We will not be leaving the ferret community, there are many different avenues that we can dabble in. I would like to believe that with the knowledge we have gained, we will be better able to educate the public. Perhaps with the extra time on our hands, we will be able to pursue the changing of laws, in Michigan, with respect to ferrets. I would like to thank all of the Secret Santa's that our adv kids have had this year. The gifts were wonderful and I know they were sent with love. Tara, thank you for your gift to the 'ole ladies'. They are hanging in there!!! I just have to figure out who is sleeping in which sack :-) I have met so many wonderful people on this list and even the ones that I don't 'know' personally, I feel like you are all family. I love you all. Though I don't post often and I'm really bad at responding, I cry with you for your losses and I laugh with you at the fuzzies antics. Thank you for being there when Kris or I have needed your strength. Big, thank you for running this list in a democratic, diplomatic way. You must certainly have a wealth of wisdom. I wish everyone here a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! One filled with joy and love and peace. Sincerely, Kris & Mary Mewton MKARESQ http://www.iGive.com/html/ssi.cfm?cid=6431&mid=87568 http://www.mkaresq.com [Posted in FML issue 4007]