Well, I've decided that Rocky's quite a faker:P He's had a cyst off to the side of one ear that's been acting up, but when he threw up several times in one day a couple days ago, and was listless the next day, time for the vets. Well, I had insomnia, and then had to stay up so I could call for the appointment (vet is very busy). 8 am, now I have to wait until 9 because they're in a staff meeting. Get the appointment, get a few hours of sleep. Rocky seemed to be doing a bit better, and *really* perked up when he went in the cage. I ran a few errands, realized I'd forgotten my checkbook, and on my way back home (before heading back out to the vet's), I stopped at the local Hardees. Now, there's a woman who works there that met Rocky and Coco in the drive through when I first got them, and she just *loves* to see my furkids (it's great), so Rocky came out of his cage, she called two more people over to see him, and then her boss:) *L* Well, Rocky is *fine*. Not at all lethargic today, happy, or at least he was until the vet took his temp! He whined and squirmed, but was good. I think he just wanted to get out and see people. He loves going out, and I hadn't taken him for a few weeks:P BTW, Rocky is a shelter ferret, as Rosa is, and I couldn't ask for two better ferrets. Both are perfect for introducing people to the joys of ferrets, Rocky is very mellow when he has his harness on and is out, will let anyone hold him, Rosa will climb people to be held. Neither came from abusive homes, and neither is "damaged". I've adopted three ferrets who were, or became ill, and they were also the sweetest things (well, Taz wasn't, but she was good most of the time, just kinda cranky when tired and hungry). Why would someone adopt an ill ferret? Because they're a ferret! They are just as loving, just as much a ferret. Sue M. [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 2237]