Hi Friends- It's me pretty as a picture Blossom at Ferret Wise. Things are working out pretty well here now that we have ascended to the second story! We have lots of news.... First of all It's Kirill, over at St Gregory's house Kirill is sleeping. That forever wonderful sleep ferrets get to when they get too tired for playing here. While the folkses feel so sad 'specially aunty Judy at St Gregory's house', they are sure that everything is alright... and guess HOW they know... it might sound crazy but they said BEAR WAS HERE--- ( or there) Kirill had not been well for some time, and the medicine was not working - he had BAD insulinoma. So Apache Bob a native American Shaman, had been giving him special healing sessions at Judy's which made him very good for a while, then he went into another slump. Aunty Judy called Mom and she gave permission for Kirill to go see Dr George. Well on the way to Dr George's house Apache Bob gave Kirill full animal rites. he was in his attire with breast plate an all. It is not real new that the rituals have been done -- since the last Ferretstock when we had Native American Blessings... anyway... Kirill was at peace and ready to be released when he arrived at Dr George's. After the ride home, Apache Bob went back to hospice Mom Judy's house. He sat at the kitchen table nearest the door where our shelter Mom sits when she goes there... and he looked down the hall very puzzled. They had brought Kirill back to his buddy's could say goodby-- something the folks here do for us all. Anyway he was startled and Judy asked him what he saw. A ferret - a white ferret- "the largest ferret I have ever seen" said Apache Bob. Then hospice Mom Judy had to tell him it was our Bear FerretWise. HE visits at St Gregory's house whenever it is time for the kids to cross. Of course he has his special place where he rests out back complete with a stone.. He went to Kirill and also to the friends in the cage.. and then he was gone. Momma is picking him up on Sunday to bring back for cremation and then he will be buried along with Sandro (his cagemate who has passed on already) not far from Bear's resting place. The two boys Sandro & Kirilly were born only a week apart! Apache Bob was very surprised to see our Bear. Judy called shelter Mom so she could hear how someone besides herself had seen Bear ... Mom started getting really weepy but was glad that boy is big and beautiful now in his new life. The vet here was amazed that the big boy lasted here so long with his cancer.. she said Mom gave him an extra 2 years over what she had thought. I guess he just wants to help the kids that are not sure how to get over the bridge-- that is my guess. Meanwhile back here at Ferret Wise Center-- we are doing pretty good we get out in the day for 3 hours and now get out at 10 at night and raise cane until 6 AM not too bad.. it gives us a chance to make some good messes for Mama! Austin and Barn-y still don't get along the best-- Barn-y wants to pick but Austin may go to live with JJ on Saturday if they still like each other... that will make him a happier lad I think. To help pay for our food, medicines,vet bills and educational mailings- Momma has put some neat thing s on ebay this week. Special ferret tees, Mystery Boxes of ferret stuff, mystery box of fabric, ferrety books, ferret design mugs and lots more. You can check them all out by going to ebay and searching under "4 ferret wise " ... She is shill shipping bedding to some needy rescues who have older kids-- cuz it is good to share, and the cages have shrunk to 9 here .. and in the hospice locations most are getting smaller instead of bigger. Mom thinks that is good for the summer time as it costs a lt to keep running the AC ! Well I am really spoiled now I am the Belle of the Ball so to speak I have Elric and Barn-y who of course just adore me. Destiny is running like a wild woman most of the time-- but Mom was able to get 3 short kisses and no piercings today on her nose! PHEW i think I might have heard Mom holler if she got bitten again!!! Take care- I will be back with all the Gossip! Oh yes-- check out Aunty Kat's auction- my very special bridemaids dress is going to be raffled off to help SOS! My Mom loves to do things like that-- it IS okay-- I felt very awkward wearing it-- I was afraid I wouldn't be able to flirt with ALL the boys! Many licks- Blossom, spokesferret at www.ferretwise.org [Posted in FML 5673]