Re: emails for my loss of Klondike: I can't even express how much I appreciate the condolence messages that I received from many of you. I will write personally to each of you, but it will take awhile. I am having a particularly hard time with this loss maybe because it was so horrible just before the end and I was particularly close to Klondike. Your thoughtfulness and kindness means a lot to me, and it helps to know that others care and really understand what I'm going through. While I have received sympathy messages from people who have other kinds of pets, only you guys know what it's like to lose a beloved ferret. They are such a special species who bring so much joy, and the people who love them are special too. My biggest obstacle to getting more ferrets is the vet problem. Because I am in an FFZ, vets lack experience and are very expensive because the cost of rent and everything else in this city is sky high. The vet charges wouldn't be so bad if the treatment were good and I could find a vet I truly trusted or who would listen to what I suggest. Re: meds I offered: To the many people who wanted my meds for their shelters, I am so sorry that I can't give them to all of you. One of my biggest fantasies concerning money is winning the lottery and giving a lot of money to all of you who are kind enough to take in old and ill ferrets that no one wants. That (and getting my own expensive meds) would be my first priority should such a thing happen. Please know that even though I can't always donate, I always think of and admire you and the work you are doing. Best wishes to the best group of people I've ever known. And dooks to all the wonderful furkids. Shron In memory of Rocky, Minky & Klondike [Posted in FML 7368]