Sandee, We had to help Frito leave for the Bridge today. He had too many problems and just couldn't overcome them. He's been a member of our family for around 5 years and was nearing 7 years of age. Frito was our little "peace maker" because he hated to have the other ferrets fight. If they started fighting, he'd run to the ruckus, watch for a few seconds and then just calmly walk between the two to break them up, and if that didn't help, he'd take after the aggressor and tell them enough was enough. Frito was also a "ladies man". All the little girl ferrets loved him, so Sandee, watch out for him up there, he is no longer sick and will be feeling his oats again. If you find a pile of ferrets, Frito will be right there in the middle of them. Could you also help Frito find Topanga who arrived there two weeks ago, Bilbo who left a year ago, and Caesar, his sister who arrived at our house with Frito five years ago. Also, if you could, please introduce him to my Nipper and EZ, they should get along great as they were all my little buddies. Frito is bringing his two polar fleece balls and several of his favorite miniature plastic eggs with him. Maybe some of the others will help him carry them to a good hiding spot. Frito, my little "peace maker" buddy, I'm sure gonna miss you. You were such a sweet guy and you took a huge part of my heart with you when you left, but I know you no longer are struggling to breathe. Bye "little Fritz". Thank you Sandee, I know you will help Frito settle in up there. mjo & the zoo, Lady Star, Ragine, Pepper, Sassy Britches, Frosty, Sabrina, Sassy Too, Rocky, Bear, Scooch and the dogs Garth & Darwin (R.I.P. Nipper, Lightning, EZ, Cleo, Phantom, Caesar, Frodo, Bilbo, Tasha, Phantom II, Topanga, Frito, & Duke) [Posted in FML issue 4066]