It is with sad and heavy heart that I must tell you that Bubbles passed away at 10:12 this morning. I ended up taking her to work with me, and she spent her last hours tucked away in my coat pocket. (one or her favorite places). I offered water and food several times, but she refused all. I did manage to get about 1/8 tsp of ensure (generic) down her. I want to thank Wes and Susan of the Ferret and Dove sanctuary for their support. I called them to see what else to do for her, and Wes told me to go straight to the vet. He felt that she was dehydrated. I headed that way, but Bubbles passed away while we were on the phone. I was at a total loss as to what to do, so I took her to Susan and Wes. These wonderful people opened their door and heart to me. (as they have over and over again). Susan gave me a wonderful angel to bury along with Bubbles. They let me cry a little and offered me another ferret. (LOL). I don't know what I would have done if they hadn't been there with their quiet love and support. So thank you Susan, and thank you Wes. For being there, for holding my hand, and for letting my laugh at your silly babies who happened to be out when I got there. I know Bubbles is at the bridge. I told her to look for Little Bit and to have fun while she waits for me to catch up. Bubbles was with us for a little over a year. She was the lickingest ferret I've ever had. She kissed everyone, all the time. She loved dancing and dooking but most of all she loved going for rides. My pocket was the best place. She would sit there and put her front paws on the edge of my pocket. She would stay put for as long as I let her stay there. She also liked to "drive" the Jeep. She was in her glory sitting up on my lap with her front feet on the steering wheel of my Jeep, helping me drive. Or sitting on the dashboard "helping" me. As late as last night she was still trying to dook and dance, her body just wouldn't cooperate. She will be missed. [Posted in FML issue 4777]