Well it's been a pretty sad summer for both Ferret Friends of Indian River County International and Ferret Friends Disaster Response International The FFIRCI had 4 beloved ferrets cross Rainbow Bridge. We lost a member (Steven Clair - age 14) to a tragic accident. And we have a member who has been hospitalized for the 3rd time due to AIDS> The FFDRI has monitored 5 Tropical Storms, 3 Hurricanes (One of which hit directly the FFDRI Founder's Shelter). We've had Fire Storms in New York and Floods in AL, GA, and Florida. But I do have some good news to report. Ferret Friend John an Janice Miller's Shitzu - Pepetta Pepperoni is on the verge of giving birth. Ferret Friend Chere McCoy is waiting anxiously for the call (I'm sure it will come in the middle of the night). John and Janice wish the new puppies to be introduced to ferrets within 3 to 6 weeks of the puppies birth. Ferrets L.K. (Loving Kindness) and Randy Skins will be greeting the new puppies. So finally I have something uplifting and happy to report. Another bit of Good news. Members Bob and Betty Adamson who own Sugar Puss (Dog) and Kitty (cat) now have their very first ferret. Bob and Betty have supported Ferret Friends for the past three years - we are so happy for them. Bob is 76 years young and Betty is 74 years young. Sugar Puss decided she loved the ferret on sight and refuses to leave her new friends side - Sugar Puss is a pitt bull - so beware anything that tries to hurt her FERRET. Love to you all from Chere and the Kids at the FFIRCI Shelter [Posted in FML issue 1310]