Thank you, for your thoughtful post, this morning. I don`t think people realize that we hurt, too, when there is a loss---and as you so truly stated, we are losing more than private families do. Troy Lynn is an excellent example. The only loss we have posted here (on FML) this year, was our Cleo--because she was our first rescue---but we have had six losses already in 2003. Many are dumped here, due to age, or illness. Zoo`s provides a loving home for life.We bond with them, go through all medical treatments necessary, hospice, when there`s nothing more that can be done----- and we grieve when we lose them...It doesn`t get any easier. It`s comforting to know that someone out there understands.... Thank you, so much.... Love, Zoo Zoo`s Ferret Sanctuary NFP sanctuary email addy: [log in to unmask] website addy: www.zoosferretsanctuary.com [Posted in FML issue 4101]