Well, I've received a few emails asking about Sean's new little honey bunny (that's what I call him) ... little Pharos. I hadn't posted anything about them, because you see that's the thing. There is really no news. It seems Rocky has given Sean so much and taught him so much, that even though he obviously "uses" ferrets as a sort of therapy or comfort animal ... he's not totally dependant on Pharos. They are adorable together. They love each other and spend much of the day together, but, the air about them feels just like a normal boy and ferret. It's very bitter sweet to me. For me it is a major change in the house. A real major change. Pharos is deaf. He seems to not have the very best of vision either. But that's just fine. He's gorgeous, and he's sweet as honey. Lays right in your lap. I've taken some photos, but I've been to busy to process them and get them up on the net for everyone (darn dial up!). Sean has been spoiling the youngster (who is now getting to full size), by still making up "hot kibble" (hot water soaked kibble) once a day. ::shaking my head:: There's not a whole lot to tell (which is nice). Oh, one thing. Pharos has a bizarre behavior problem that just now arose this week. If you give him a foamy fry, he will screech (like a lot of deaf ferrets do), turn and bite ... yes BITE you trying to defend it. I've never ever seen something like this. It's not with any other food or treat. This is a ferret that is so mild mannered it barely mouths you. So, each day, Sean's been working with him by giving him a piece of fry in his arms and holds him tight while petting him carefully trying to teach him that he is not going to steal his treat. If anyone has ever ran into this, and has an idea of what to do, let us know. There have been absolutely no set backs with morning about Rocky at all. Except for one time. This past week, Sean went to plant three trees and a few flowers for Rocky (sweet people sent them in the mail to him). While he was planting them, Chet giggled and said something silly about the seeds. I promise you, it was nothing. He didn't do a thing. All he did was something to the extent of singing "seeds seeds seeds" as he walked by us. And Sean, turned around, his face got red, his eyes watered and he was yelling at the top of his lungs at his older brother. It was sooooooooo bad ..... that we could not understand a word he said. Something about "for his ferret Rocky'". Really bad scene. Out of nowhere. Chet just kind of froze. I looked at Chet briefly, then I quickly turned back to the pots and dirt and quietly asked "Sean, do you want this tree over here"? Because Chet was smart enough to no react and because of me ignoring it, Sean's attention was diverted and it was dropped. We didn't say a word or explain that he must have heard something wrong. Because he was so upset. I mean he would've only worked himself up more, or maybe not believed us. This way he got it off his chest, his feelings were sort of validated by us letting it go. I wish I could explain it better. In case you are curious, the trees are magnolia gems, and the flowers are forget me nots. Wolfy http://www.wolfysluv.com Sean and Rocky Slide show http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=7222047&uid=3512225 See Sean before Rocky http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=8972718&uid=3512225 [Posted in FML issue 5135]