>From: Judith White <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: My stress caused Jackson's death in dryer > >...This was the hardest lesson I have ever learned with an animal. I >can only hope that my confessing it to all of you may save a ferret >life someday. Oh, Judy - this is one of the most horrific things a fuzzy-lover can experience and I give you GREAT credit for your courage in posting this. I know EXACTLY what you're going through right now. We lost our dear sweet Pippin last summer when she, too, crawled into the dryer when my hubby was not looking. Like you, he had checked the dryer several times and we were always so very careful about dangers in the house. Even though there is now a huge barrier at the kitchen door, we are still overly protective and live in fear of accidents, despite our best efforts to cut down on the free-roam areas of our home. We have Pip's ashes in our living room as a constant reminder. The pain will never go away, hun - but do your very best to forgive yourself. Jackson already forgives you, please know that. It was his time to go and the Great Spirit now has him cradled in His loving hands as Jackson waits for you at the bridge. You must try your best to put this behind you. I know you've already learned from it and even though your heart is feeling like so many shards of broken glass, you must remain strong for your other babies. Feel free to PM me if you'd like to talk or just need a shoulder to cry on... big hugs and flowing tears for those of us left behind to grieve. *DookLover* [Posted in FML issue 4561]