Hello all you FML'ers out there. I hope the holidays are treating everyone well. I've been on the FML for quite some time now, but I've never really found the time to introduce myself and my babies. I figured I would just make the time today. My name is Leanne Eggert. I live in Portland, Oregon with my husband, Jon and my two kitties, Kaci and Eli and last but certainly not least, my two fuzzies, Riley and Jasmine. I got both ferrets from a nearby shelter, and I couldn't be happier with them. Jasmine lived in the shelter for five years (with a short adoption period that didn't work out) before we decided to foster her. After we took her home, I decided that we couldn't give her back, so we adopted her on a permanent basis. She was quite nippy at first and was losing her hair. Because of her smell :-) , we had her spayed right away and they found a malignant ovarian tumor. They said it was about to rupture, so we got it out just in time. She has only gotten happier and healthier since she came to live with us. Riley is approximately three years old, but his history is entirely unknown. He was wandering the streets before he was turned in to the shelter. He's been somewhat sickly since we got him, it's been determined that he most likely has permanent asthma. After being put on medication, he seems to be doing much better. He is actually an angel ferret. For the past month (or longer) he has been using his litterbox every single time when he's had the urge while being out. It's wonderful!! Unfortunately, Jasmine has been on a box boycott for a while. Anyway, I've really appreciated the stories, advice and everything else the FML has had to offer. Doctor Williams already helped my vet and me figure out what was wrong with Riley. This has been an invaluable resource and I appreciate it immensely. Sorry this has been so long. Hi to all the little ones, Leanne Eggert and Jon Jasmine and Riley (fuzzies) Kaci and Eli (kitties) [Posted in FML issue 1057]