We are so sorry to hear about Axel. Our sincerest condolences go out to you. We wish we could say more, or have the words to help you get through this, but we know how much he meant to you, and mere words can never express the feeling in our hearts. Just know that he had the best life a ferret could ever wish for, because you were the greatest mom to him. He was the best ferret, and I suspect, the most well liked on the show circuit. You have our deepest sympathy, and if you need anything at all, please call. It sounds like he went with no pain, and he will always live on in his many beautiful sons and daughters. With deepest regards to you and Jim Your friends, Donna and Warren [Posted in FML issue 1364]