I just wanted to say that I get this everyday and read it as I can. Some groups send lots of emails and it is hard to keep up with. I really like this format of seeing them all once a day. However, I find that I just read and do not post anything. I think there is a lot of good info that comes through as I find I file some emails so when I have time I can dive into the info deeper. I have had many animals all my life, my mom was always big hearted and still is too. It is a gift that I have and they are just drawn to me. (Sucker syndrom) I close mortgages in peoples homes all over MO and KS and I see several hundred new families and their pets each year. I find that even animals who don't like anyone (even some who don't like their owners) will like or communicate, rub or meow to me. It always amazes their owners. And we all know that animals are a good judge of character for the most part. So I know that I will be going to heaven due to my kind heart. Painful as it can be. I get very sad when I read and see pets who need a good home, especially ones that people just love but can't keep. There is a shelter here in KC that I have been trying to get to for many months now. Part of why I have not made it is timing but the other is that I can not walk away from kids in need. That is what they are to us...kids... We have 4 ferrets, 4 cats, 2 dogs, bearded dragon and fish, and hoomin 16yr girl too.... used to be 2 dragons and many hamsters but....well the kids are big helpers in their own way..... We free range all but the fish and dragon... Our kids do not know that they are ferrets. We take them out almost daily and they meet thousands of people each year so they are regular kids who just don't speak english out loud yet. We do our best to help people through the common misconceptions that they have taken with them since their parents didn't want to get them one when they were little. The most common of course is that they stink, are dirty, rodents, spastick, wild caged creatures. I have had a few school programs wanting to get us in this year to educate their kids and we can't wait for that. We have had 3 Ferrets of the Month, the last 3 months in a row. Our Pierre is the FOTM on FerretsCorner is month. I will try to start posting a little more often if I see people in need of info. I am not a part of any clicks on any of the groups I am in, at least that I know of anyway. I would love to be used in any way possible to help promote the safety and proper care of these wonderful kids. Sometimes I have gotten a snippy response when my view differs from some others. I would find that sometimes I get irritated by some postings on these groups too. However, unless I see something dangerous to the kids, I just operate under if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all. I hope the person who was disappointed with the posts will hang in there and skip through the posts and you will find good info. Be specific about what you need and we will do all we can to help. Please share more funny stories too. I might start one myself. I am beginning writing kids books about our kids. Sherri in MO and the gang [Posted in FML issue 5303]