Had to write on the FML about my vacation and my carpet sharks. I left my four carpet sharks with my 20-year-old daughter in charge of them. I know lots of you are very concerned about going away and leaving your fuzzbeans, as I am also very concerned about this. I VERY ferret proofed my ferret's bedroom. I put a "safety board" up at the door so when my daughter came in and out they didn't slip out when she opened the door. Next, I put several bowls of food out and a couple of water bowls, as well as their water bottle. I put their toys out. I taped instructions on the wall regarding getting hot, food, water, health, vet info., etc. They were ok much to my apprehension about leaving them. When I returned they look so dark and big. I think they are getting ready for winter already. When they were allowed out of their room for play time I have never heard so much hissing, panting, and dooking. You would think it was Christmas or something. I had a great time on vacation, but am glad to be back home and know that my precious babies are ok. This may be a good idea for others. They biggest worry is they might get sick and your caregiver may not know what to do. We see the little signs of sickness, a caregiver may not. I'm catching up on the FML. So far I have read lots of sad posts. Sorry for the losses and people who have to give up their fuzzies. Mindy, who is glad to be back in WV with her fuzzbeans - - -Whiskers, Tiny, Cocoa and Tigger [Posted in FML issue 2390]