Im very sad today and its taking everything Ive got to write this post but I need to warn everyone about the dangers of lamps in your house. My precious little lady-love Tizzie was in a terrible accident this week when she and Valentine were playiing in the den. They liked to race down the couch across the table on to the chair and back again over and over - nothing new - they've probably done it a hundred times. The small table holds a large lamp that neither one of them could tip over (they tried). Apparently one of them decided to get down by way of that table instead of the couch as usual - or maybe they fell, I dont know, I wasnt home and my husband was in the bedroom. Either way it seems one of them got hooked on the tablecloth and the leverage was just enough to pull the lamp... and... tip... it... over... right on top of Tizz. Dustin heard horrific screaming and came in to find them both under the heap. Tizzie was still but wimpering and Val seemed to be just shaken. He checked Val over and put him in the condo and out the door he went to get Tizzie help. She was dead by the time he got to the vet. Mommies sweetie girl who gives me the mostest kisses, Miss Lizzie who just that morning, couldnt leave my ankles alone "'cause I want YOU to play with me Mommie". And you know what? I was late leaving for work because I could never turn her down. Please, PLEASE, look around your houses for lamps or other large objects that may fall over. Even if it doesnt seem possible and you know its too heavy. Logic doesnt mean a thing when you have ferrets to consider - we all know that. I dont own a recliner, why? because they are a danger to my ferrets. I dont have plants, why? because there is a slight chance the could be harmful to my ferrets. My inlaws have to sleep on the floor when they visit, why? because I have ferrets and I wont buy a sleeper sofa. I wouldnt have had a lamp on a table in my den if I had ever thought it could harm my fuzzies but now its too late. I dont want it to be too late for anyone else. I learn from other peoples mistakes all the time and today I am sharing my fatal error with you. I love you Tizaliz. You shared my life for 7 joyous months and I would have kept you forever. Thank you Lord, for those precious extra few moments I took that morning to tickle her and kiss her and tell her, for the millioneth time, how much I loved her. Thanks for listening everybody, Kim Black and Valentine [Posted in FML issue 1709]