Hi Everyone.. I see such sadness in any post that deals with the need to help a treasured fur kid to cross over when they are too ill or in pain to go on. I found this text quite a time ago.. and have kept it and formatted it nicely and printed it out for vet and many have put it up in their offices.. and some even give a copy to the little ones family when the bad news is also given that a little one cannot get well and is in pain or is suffering.. or both.. this little poem by an Anonymous Author says all there is needed to say.. and what I believe any fuzzy would say to their family if they could speak to us at that time.. If it should be... If it should be that I grow frail and weak And pain should keep me from my sleep Then you must do what must be done For this last battle can't be won. You will be sad, I understand, Don't let your grief then stay your hand, For this day, more than all the rest Your love and friendship stands the test. We've had so many happy years What is to come can hold no fears Would you want me to suffer? So... When that time comes please let me go. Take me where my needs they'll tend But stay beside me to the end And hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time that you will see The kindness that you do for me Although my tail its last has waved From pain and suffering I've been saved. Do not grieve it must be you Who must decide this thing to do We've been so close, we two, these years Remember joy among your tears. Anon. shared in love and caring for all ferrets everywhere... dayna and the woozles October 30, 1998 The Day The Music Died. I love you Allegro... and will miss you all of my days. [Posted in FML issue 2496]