Well, after going off and pouting for awhile, I've re-joined the FML again (this thing is addictive!!!) and have decided to grow up and realize flamers are just bored people with no life. NOW...with that said....Marmette was spayed back in October here at Ohio State's vet hospital. Everyone there fell in love with her (and why not?!) and she had a good experience. The scar is long but her fur is growing back rather quickly. The only thing that was bad was they wanted me to keep her "quiet" for the two weeks before the stitches came out. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I about split until I noticed they weren't laughing with me and I was like "By jove....they're serious!" and asked them how did they expect me to keep a young ferret "quiet". Miraculously, I was able to keep her....calm for two weeks. Well...actually, it was more like one week and 5 days. My mom came to visit and she just HAD to play with her for hours on end. Anyway, my post is to anyone out there that has introduced a new ferret to their "only child". I've decided for Christmas I'm going to get Marmie a companion. Please e-mail me on techniques for introducing ferrets to each other. I want it to go as smoothly as possible. Also, Ohio shelters close to Columbus, I am interested in hitting your places first for my new furbeast. I am looking for another female, dark colored, no older than a year in age. She doesn't have to be a complete angel. I don't have one now! Thanks in advance for the help and advice. Rachel (Marmie, Santa is watching you! Bring back my purse!) Marmette (He's watching you, too, ma. And after your tantrum after the Ohio St.-Michigan St. game last weekend....you'll be lucky to get coal!) Rachel Bray The Ohio State University Treasurer's Office As long as there are tests, there will be prayer in public schools. [Posted in FML issue 2491]