Bob and Bill, I'm very sorry to hear about Simon and Sophie. I'm glad Simon was able to go to the bridge in your arms, Bob. I'm sure that was comforting for him. I know how hard it is to make that terrible decision, Bill. It certainly sounds like Sophie had the best possible life in the time that you had her and you gave her the greatest gift at the end - the most dignified and painfree trip across the bridge possible. I've just gone through the same thing with one of our cats so I know what you and your families (ferrets included) are going through. Kim Tracy and Dexter wishing ferret sympathies to Bob's mob and Bill's Nellie Jemm (Roscoe and Minh's sister), Junior, Sylvester - The rest of the cats 'Nita (the new kitten) Daisy, Arthur, Freckles - The "hounds" (Minh and Roscoe enjoying life on the other side of the bridge) [Posted in FML issue 2379]