Hi Everyone, When I read this story, I too couldn't help but think of the torture poor Bandit went through. It is really disturbing. I would think that this would also be considered a Hate Crime, as well as animal cruelty. I mean they did it because they didn't like the owner sexual preference, right? I must also tell you, a woman that used to work with my husband beat a ferret to death with a broom, because she thought he was a rat. I mean this isn't exactly the same, but how can anyone do such a thing. After finding this out about her I wouldn't even talk to her anymore. I couldn't kill any animal, even if it was a rat. Of course if it endangered my ferrets that would be different , but I still wouldn't kill it. On a lighter note.... Have you seen Modern Ferret Issue #18 centerfold :) I just love it. Have you hugged your fuzzy today? Rest In Peace little Bandit Dooks to all, Teresa & the Fur-tastic Five Sequoia, Enoch, Callisto, Nemesis, & Gizmo and our fur angel Loki =20 [Posted in FML issue 2402]