Six weeks ago I was owned by 6 ferts--- tonight there are only three. First Angel who died in June post op adrenal sx due to a blood clot. Then Spice who died last week due to a bladder cyst/tumor. Today my Sapp went to the bridge due to adrenal with other complications - he couldn't walk very well for months but was holding his own on Lupron. Tonight I found him screaming and having seizures non stop - I could not let this go on... Sapp was a big guy and a very mellow ferret all his life - he left a large hole in my heart and is missed very much. Three ferts gone in 6 weeks is about more than I can bear - I am afraid to get up each morning and look in the cage - is everyone OK? On the plus side, I guess, with each loss of a fert I hug those remaining even tighter. Hug your fuzzies tonite - you never know how long they will be with you. Linda Z. with Nipper, Jo-Jo & Buckie [Posted in FML issue 4234]