I just got off the phone with Kat Parsons. She asked me to tell you what happened to her today and to give you all a message. Her next door neighbor's house caught on fire. The other neighbor came and banged on her door to get out, now. Kat grabbed a carrier and stuck what she thought was all her ferrets in the carrier. Kat's husband Tommy grabbed the cat and they all got out their house. All is well for Tommy and Kat. Not so for their neighbor, their house is gone. When Kat & Tommy got the all clear to return to their house. The carrier they were using fell apart on the street and 13 ferrets were free. Thank goodness they were shocked by all that was going on, and were easily gathered up. Once back in the house Kat realized they had left one ferret in the house all along. Had their house burned, one of their beloved ferrets would have died too. Kat's message to you all is this. Be prepared. Don't think it will never happen to you. Have sturdy carriers within reach. Have a place you can go. Have a plan. Kat is pretty shook up, she sends her love to all and says she will be back ASAP. Robin Jones <http:[log in to unmask]> [Posted in FML 5560]