>From: Rebecca Simpson <[log in to unmask]> > >Do ferrets really bond that strongly? I've made it a part of my >contract that bonded pairs don't ever get split up unless there's >a veterinary reason for it, but I'm seeing reason to believe it >may not be that big of a deal... for what it is worth....i have seen ferrets grieve themselves to death over losing a bonded mate... BUT not all ferrets coming from the same household are bonded...some may not even get along...like the 2 i just rescued... you just have to wait and watch...use your best judgement to see if they are bonded or inseperable...or just fine without the other... maybe you might want to amend your "staying together" statement in your policy to 'unless otherwise determined by close observation". kat -- KAT JUST PLAIN KAT KITYKAT *REEEEEEEEER* [moniker thanks to April] and her Krew of 13 plus one very spoiled cat....oops... 15 now with the 2 new rescues! http://ferretlover97.terrabox.com [Posted in FML 5720]