I received this e-mail a few days ago and she gave me permission to post here. Can anyone help this person? I am in Massachusetts so I have no idea why she wrote to me. Diddy >From: [log in to unmask] >Date: 06/18/04 15:02:26 >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: I am interested in adopting a ferret > >Dear Diddy, >I have owned two ferrets, Fred and Ethyl, for about six years. I >absolutely love them and always wanted to add more ferrets to my family. >Unfornately, about six months ago Fred was diagnosed with cancer in his >pancreas. The vet said he would live anywhere from six to twelve months. >I have been giving him medication for the past six months and am worried >how Ethyl will cope when he dies. The two have never been separated. I >wanted to adopt a ferret while Fred is still around so it is easier on >Ethyl. I live in Kansas City, MO during most of the year and St. Louis, >MO in the summer. If you know of any shelters near either location or >can offer me any advice I would be more than grateful. > >I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time. > >Sincerely, >Keri Baldwin [Posted in FML issue 4553]