There was a fire at a pet store near Pittsburgh (McKees Rocks) and most of the animals died from the smoke. One of the ones who survived was a ferret named "Clock" (because he had a few ticks when he came in)! It's so sad about the other creatures (mostly fish, some reptiles and some kittens, if I recall correctly), but it's so wonderful Clock survived. The newspaper article said he saved his own life by curling up into a ball deep in his blankets. Personally, I think he was probably sleeping there all along and the first he knew about a fire was when the firemen came in to take him out! :) Just thought you guys could use an uplifting story. I don't know where he is right now (he's rumored to be at the Humane Society), but I'm sure there are tons of people wanting him. :) I also thought "Clock" was a great name for a ferret :) --Barb-- [Posted in FML issue 2550]