Well, Jen, I think you would have a lot of company if you were committed and, No...you don't need therapy ! At least I don't think so but then I lost my mind regarding ferrets a long time ago. I've considered your same questions many times over the years and still have no answers. I think it has something to do with that being a part of your heart and soul thing. There are times when I think about how rich I would be if it weren't for the ferts but it is only for a fleeting moment because I could not and will not ever live without ferrets. Love for these fur babies is way beyond explaining. The only people who truly understand are us ferret people. There just isn't a way to put that love into words. Thanks for sharing your insanity with all of us. Pat and the Krazy8 [Posted in FML issue 4949]