I usually ignore Mr Lipinski's posts, but read it after reading Alexandra's. I don't know where we all go to after death, and I'm not very religious. But I cry when my ferrets die. Although I do not usually ask that my ferrets be greeted at the bridge when their eyes close for the last time, my veterinarian very kindly always sends me the "Rainbow Bridge letter" which I always read to remind myself that humans care about their loved ones whether ferret or human. When I feel down about ferret illnesses I read the Bridge greeters postings and I feel happier knowing they help the people who ask them to escort the ferrets across the Bridge. Any message, whether from the hereafter, from an inspirational bridge greeter, or received in the night in dreams where ferrets remind us of their past time with us, is a solace to us left behind. I truly admire the Bridge greeters for what they do, and SaraFerret, Pie O'Pah, and Bridge greeter 421 truly do a wonderful thing by greeting the ferrets. Mr. Lipinski obviously has too much time on his hands, not much in the way of human sensitivity, and a warped sense of humor. I feel sorry for him. M.A.F. [Posted in FML 6294]