Those of you who are really bothered by anthropomorphizing, skip this... I just wanted to share how grateful I am to my ferret girl Amelia. Our ferrets often remind us of the joys in life (Carla, I really liked your song), and Amelia just gave me an enormous boost. Last night I basically gave my husband his walking papers (told him he had to be gone by March 17, which seemed appropriate; St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland, I'm driving one out of my apartment). It was tense and highly emotional, and a struggle to stay calm and not start screaming at each other. As soon as we had sat down in the living room, Amelia woke up, came up to me, and cuddled in my lap until we were done talking. She was actually hugging me with her little arms. I believe she knew how upset I was and wanted to comfort me like I was another ferret, by cuddling. It was also like she was saying she trusted me to do the right thing. OK, I know, she was sleepy and I was warm, but I am just so thankful that I have her here with me now. It makes it all a little bit easier. So, Amelia, and all the other ferrets who love their people and help them through hard times, THANK YOU. Regina, who incidentally retains custody of both ferrets Amelia: Ah shucks mom Cully: well, I would have cuddled, except that, um, I don't cuddle [Posted in FML issue 1497]