Y'know, I would like to let this drop, but once again I am forced to speak up to defend myself. First and foremost, I am not attempting to randomly bash Rocky's because of anything that goes on between Barbara and I, AND I am not attempting to SPREAD rumors. Anyone that is accusing me of this may have forgotten that on two separate posts I offered help to the Hagerstown ferrets via donations from our car wash and an offer of cages. Rocky's did not even show me the common courtesy of responding to these offers! I have a rescue to run too but I thought it would at least be a little something I could do to help and little somethings do add up eventually. I could not look at those desperate little faces and not do something, no matter how small. Does this sound like a gesture by someone with a personal vendetta ? Really people...For those of you that don't know, I live close by this rescue, everybody knows everybody around here. The dirty and the clean laundry is on the line. I merely wanted to bring to your attention that sometimes there is more than meets the public eye. End discussion. Regarding Stacie: Something told me not to post about Stacie's accident but I posted for two reasons. One-I hoped that anyone who ever found themselves in this unfortunate situation could benefit by my experience. Ferrets in shock with trauma appear to have a very grave condition. I would not have been surprised if the vets involved would have suggested euthanasia. I would not give up on her though. From day two of this tragedy, that feisty little girl dragged herself, wobbling and falling over as she left her blankets to potty. I had to hold her up on the paper and wipe her off for at least 3 days but her determination and will to make it combined with the healing powers of Reiki got her through this tragedy. NO, I would not give up on her. I tracked and documented every step of her progress from the moment she cried telling me that she was still there to the day she danced and played like a normal ferret. I wanted people and fuzzys to benefit from my experience and I was willing to accept the random Pooflinger bash. I took that for what it was worth....0....I received an overflow of supportive emails from my fellow FML'rs. Do I harbor guilt about the accident? Yes, a little but what is important is that Stacie is back, she is her old self with hints of nerve damage which we are continuing to work on. Thanks again to everyone who offered support during this difficult time. Please feel free to email me if you ever need information on shock and trauma in a ferret. Kim "I have no doubt that all living beings have souls but when I see how humans treat our animal companions, it is evident that the complete absence of soul and heart frequents only the human of beings.". Kim Fox Animal Communicator Director of Somethin Up My Sleeve Rescue [Posted in FML issue 4274]