To all- There is just so much sad stuff being talked about. The other night I was just crying reading all the different stories and Randy Browns just torn my heart into two. I'm new to the FML as alot of other people and it really is scary. I talked with our vet today and I heard alot more positive. Yes the fuzzies are very prone to cancer, in fact she called them cancer factories, but as far as the fleas even a dog or cat can die from flea festation, a ferret is just smaller and easier for fleas to get to. I asked about flea shampoo and was told none was safe, but bathing will kill the fleas. At this point mine is very healthly, but fear is in my heart, because death and I don't deal well with each other and the thought of losing GIGI is absolutely a horrible and very sad feeling. I love all the funny and crazy stories and wish we could hear more of those. All the people involved with the ferret shelters are doing wonderful things and if the rescue fund gets started, please count me in. Randy Brown- I know you are in all our prayers to help you find the strenght to overcome your sorrows. March, Jim Locomotion question: I bought a hairy mouse on a string and the minute GIGI smells it or sees it she goes wild. She latches on it and shakes it to death. We had to take it and throw it away, because she wouldn't let it go and the fur was coming off in her mouth. Matthew- GiGi runs our poor cat rugged. GiGi bites her in the rear and leaps on her and trys to nurse her. Also, GiGi won't leave the poor cats water bowl alone. She is always running with the water bowl down the hallway or trying to hide it in the closet. (This is a medium bowl filled with water). GiGi is not fond of a bath, but loves that water bowl so much she doesn't want to share it. Thank you everyone for all the valuable info, please don't flame me on the beginning of my rambling on. I just don't like getting sad every evening before I go to bed. Good luck to all the wonderful fuzzy fuzzies and thank goodness that their are so many wonderful people out there to help these cute lovable kritters. PSSSSSS- The rocks in the plants from Julia worked like a champ. That is the best thing in the world. Also, the tubing has been a blast. GiGi thanks you all except for the rock idea, She saids that wasn't nice, it ruined her mostest fun of all--Dirt flying high in the sky and making a mess for ma ma. Thanks to you all. Melinde And God Bless all the sweet little fuzzies. [Posted in FML issue 1549]