In the spiritual path I follow, each day of the week leading up to Halloween is dedicated to the memory of those who have died. October 30th is set aside for our pets. I would like to extend an offer to mention the names of anyone's pets (it's not limited to ferrets, of course) during the rite. There is no obligation. There is no fee. If you would like your pet remembered, e-mail me directly. [Posted in FML issue 1735]