Yep...it's been that long. I realized last month that my sweet Alex is now about 7 years old. He is slowing way down these days, and it saddens me to know our time together here is nearing far too quickly. Alex also has the horrible teeth. He's been in for extractions twice in the past five years...doesn't matter how well he brushes :) My entire veterinary staff love to watch him waddle around the office with his short little dwarf legs, a by product of the miserable in-breeding that went on at that horrible farm. He still loves for me to talk and sing with my lips against his throat. He will throw his head backward for me to do this, as it is his way of "hearing" me. I am rewarded for my off key renditions with the sweetest wet kisses. Alex made his way across country from the Ferret Haven via a wonderful volunteer, Melissa, who brought him halfway to meet us. I am thankful daily for him. Though his eyes are now dimming, his spirit will remain bright always. I love this little guy! Bonnie Tormohlen Managing Director Northern Arizona Ferret Alliance & Rescue, Inc [Posted in FML 7388]