Condolences to those of you who have had "kids" cross the bridge recently. My thoughts are with those of you with sick babies as well. I've been fortunate not to have to deal with ferret illnesses or death in quite a long time <knock on wood>, with the exception of Crackers who came in with adrenal. He had successful surgery about 3 months ago and is thriving and still waiting for a new forever home. We currently have 7 "foster" ferrets who have been keeping their paws crossed for new permanent families. Please e-mail me privately if you think you might be that perfect home. I have recently gotten in several intact females that have been in heat for quite some time. My vet(s) would prefer not to spay at this stage of the game. Rather than injection, *I* prefer to bring them out heat naturally using a vasectomized male. This has never really been an issue for me in the past, so I'm not sure who might have a V-hob available for sale or adoption. I could always purchase an intact male and have him V'ed, but I'd rather give one a home if he's already out there and needing one. Please e-mail me privately if you can help me with this or know who can. Thanks. Kim [Posted in FML issue 4445]