Lisette, No matter which way things go after this surgery you should look at Elli's life thus far with you in a much different light. Don't see it as pain filled and stressed; she's likely been feeling that for much longer than the short time with you. She knows all too well the hollowness of being unloved, unwanted, no longer a priority or companion. So far since getting removed from the old place, you have shown Ellie a world beyond the bars of her cage! She has finally known the security of warm cuddling arms and felt soothing strokes. She's felt the caring heart of someone willing to spend time to prepare and slowly drip nourishing food into her throat. Ellie has discovered that the human talking to her can actually SEE her as a worthy being - not a nuisance! Whether other ferrets befriend her or not, Ellie knows now that she does have a new friend - YOU! Ellie suffered what so many ferrets do - being cast away, forgotten, uncared for, the drink (in this case) became her former owners love. Ellie was an incidental, long forgotten, unimportant possession. Now, even if her time with you is too short - she at least has known that someone does truly, really care about her just because she's Ellie! Prayers for you and Ellie, please hug her for me. Cheers, Kim please visit : for ferret help and info: http://holisticferret.proboards60.com/index.cgi http://ferretopia.proboards51.com/index.cgi yahoo groups Natural Ferrets [Posted in FML 7341]