This was posted on another board and I've heard of a couple dishwasher accidents this year already....with permission to post the story, please don't read on if it will bother you, as it does involve a ferret's death, but is not graphic. Laryssa "Terrible accident happened last night and it caused us to lose our beloved Abbie. To ALL fuzzy lovers old and new.... always be so diligent and never take anything for granted and always double check. Last night, we did what we do everynight after supper, we loaded up the dishwasher and turned it on. At some point when our backs were turned, Abbie climbed in and none of us saw her when we closed it up and turned it on. An hour and a half later when it was finished, (luckily my kids were not in the same room), I opened it up and the most terrible site was in front of me. By the time I had screamed and the kids came through, I had wrapped her into a towel and she layed in my arms like the sweet baby angel she was and is. I could not deal with the shock and site, so I called my parents (no matter how old we are, they always know what to say to help us feel better), we went over and by the time we got there, my mum had made up the most beautiful box for Abbie. She wrapped the most delicate bow around it and my Uncle who was over at the same time took her and buried her with our other beloved pets that are on his land. So please, even though I may have given a bit more detail then maybe what I should have, the point is, we are experienced fuzzy owners and this tragedy happened. So remember to always be diligent and make sure your loved ones are safe at all times. Always double check so that this won't happen to you. For now, Abbie used to always love to sit on my shoulder when I was working around the house, now she is my little angel always sitting on my shoulder dooking in my ear." [Posted in FML 5883]