I have receiver some 100 e-mail of support and kind words, I thanked each and every one directly and thank them all again for the kind words and support. This isn't as rare as I thought it was. But just the same is the very first ever I heard of it never mind experienced a pet having it. Is most unfortunate there is no cure for it so best one can do is resort to hand feeding and when that is no longer viable then that decision must be made. Kodo was alert and full of fun right up to the end where he became too weak to play as he usually did precipitating that decision I had to make. As to the incident around me in this case, lets go forward being able to disagree but not be nasty and confrontational, lets be supportive, lets offer help where we can, and most of all lets all be friends for a common cause. For the most part most people are of this 'flavor' evidenced by the many e-mail that all said nearly the same thing in support of both me and the FML. While creating the heavens and all that which resides therein, God created the animal, many of them. Looking at his work He said "That is good!". Then he felt this cold wet spot on his foot. Looking down He saw a masked furry face looking up at him waiting with great patience. God smiled at the little creature and said "You shall be domesticated by Man and be a valued friend. Not all man will be tolerant of you but those of kind heart and intelligence will keep you with him honing his patience. Man's reward will be many laughs, much fun and an abundance of learning about himself as he shares your short life on earth. May it be so. " With that the ferret joins man in life giving great benefit to each sharing love and experiences. Gordon and Byte-me Missing Podo, Bud, Nibble-ed and Kodo [Posted in FML issue 4492]