Hi BIG et al! I've returned to the world of the ferret lists. This is the list that I first learned about adrenal tumors from over 6 years ago, but I came back to monitor other postings to see if I can return the favor and help someone else. I had only my precious princess Monkey at that time and had brought home my Tazzie (AKA little devil boy). Never knew that ECE even existed, let alone that Taz was infected and passed it on to Monkey who was just under a year at that time. I was fortunate enough to have you guys to turn to, include Bob Church, and several others of whom I am truly sorry but cannot remember your names. I keep thinking a woman named Pam Green (?) was of great help too. She was real popular on the list then, and still is too. I was able to save my Monkey from ECE !!! Now I have to grieve her being taken by adrenal tumors on both kidneys. I cannot fathom life without her! Now all I see are her eyes just looking to me to help her and save her and knowing that there was nothing I could do. It's been just over 3 weeks and I still cry for her. She was my friend and companion for almost 7 years. How do the rest of you do it? Especially those who run the rescues and have houses full of these sick and dying ferrets? They all are so very precious with them all having their very own special personalities? I'd love to have a houseful, but don't think I could go through loosing so many. I have three more, one of which has both an adrenal tumor and an insulinoma. I dread the day something happens to my Taz-man. I want to (and I know I will) get more Fuzzies and know that it will be an adventure and their passing is part of that. If only they weren't so damn cute and almost human-like! Or at least mine are ... they sleep with their heads on the pillows and their bodies under the covers up to just under their front arm and have their arms laying on top of the covers. Too cute! I'm sorry to ramble, I just wanted to share a little and find a little support from others who understand what being owned by a furt is really all about, cuz my human counterparts just don't understand the attatchment. Thank you ... Jo & The Fuzzie Carpet Cruisers Monkey (who is now running on the rainbow bridge), Taz (no she's not mommy she's sitting on your shoulder like she always does with her tail wrapped around your nose), Lil' Bear (na uh I'm wrapped around her to keep her warm like I always do) & Peanut (I only just met her but I swore she was under bear just now squeeking for him to get his big but off her) [Posted in FML issue 4348]