Dear friends, Please excuse me for sending this bulk email reply. AS can be expected I am a tad behind and a little less perky after losing this little one. She is at peace and she is sadly missed. After more than 12 years of rescue it hurts no less, yet maybe more, when we lose one of the special kids.. I am trying to catch up here.... and I will be taking the weekend coming off for respite. Shelter Dad has graciously offered to take time from work so I can get a much needed few days off. Hopefully, I will return with vigor to the daily chores and my assist my failing Mom, and finally to oversee the removal and replacement of our oil storage tank before the cold of winter sets in. I guess I can easily relate to things getting old & breaking -- I arrived there not too long ago myself! :) I will be back online on Tuesday so if you need me try to contact me before 5 PM on Thursd. Fondly in ferrets, Alicia D [Posted in FML issue 5035]