I can't begin to imagine how many times you shelter parents hear that same old story. I wish I was poet and could write something clever, but it would probably sound more like Vogon poetry. I'm not a story teller either, but here goes. Many here may remember the story of Kim in Florida, how 11 of her 12 ferrets were stolen from her almost a year ago. She was left with one precious baby that she couldn't keep, because he would come back and take her as well. Chloe was put into witness protection. Now Kim could have signed the papers and walked away, but she didn't. Kim could have simply faded away over time, but she hasn't. Kim still doesn't have a job, things are hard but she contributes when she can. She still visits, she calls every few days, she asks about Chloe and the other kids. Chloe has adrenal disease, Lupron isn't helping anymore. We all know a shelter isn't going to let any ferret go without further treatment, but Kim is taking responsibility for her girl. She is raising money, others are helping her. It's amazing the support she has received, for which I know she is truly grateful. Heck, shelter mom is grateful. I know things are going to get better for Kim, and she is still going to be there, not just for Chloe but for all the other nieces and nephews she got when she stood at that door, made a promise and kept it. Tracy [Posted in FML 7164]