We lost our dear Maya early Wed morning due to insulinoma (just diagnosed a month ago) and something that ruptured and caused fluid in the abdomen. Maya and her sister Emma came to us 6 years ago, when they were just 1 year old. They immediately claimed the kitchen drawer and put up quite a battle with any other ferret who dared venture into their domain. Maya was always the headstrong, take charge ferret. When she wanted something, she got it. To get our attention, she would hop up in the chair, then nip at the back of the arm. It took a while to teach her this was not the best way to get what she wanted. Maya and Emma would tag team on Tasha, and chase her around and make her squeal and scream. We'd Maya and Emma stop and touch noses as they plotted their next attack. Tasha earned her wings last year, and will be waiting to greet Maya along with Gabriel, Buddy, Elloit, and Half Pint. I had a feeling while at the emergency vet, that they were supporting me. Maya's favorite toys were the green plastic frog (also Elliots, quite a tug a war ensued between the two), and 2 ferret Kongs. The previous day before Maya crossed, she kept playing her ferret Kongs in the middle of doorways. Maya's favorte treats were 8 in 1 multivitamins and foamy fries. Even tho Maya was blind the last year of her life, she still knew when some entered the kitchen where the treats were kept. She would stand next the fridge door, and wait for someone to get her a treat. If you weren't fast enough, she would stand with one paw on your foot, so that you knew she was waiting. I saw a rainbow the day before her passing, it must have been a glimpse of the rainbow at the bridge as it was full and beautiful. We miss her terribly, especially Emma, who has never been away from Maya in her life. Enjoy your new found wings, and renewed healthy body, Maya. And please don't try to take over the rainbow bridge! Until we meet again, Love, Mommy Chris [Posted in FML 7118]