Okay - been a while since I posted. Let me explain to you the new, new math. To refresh some memories. I have seven ferts of my own. Babysitting another fert, plus a very large cat that thought he was a fert. That equals nine. Last week Kimo's (cat) owner came to claim him. They have left for Ohio together (gawd he cried and fought!!!!). Then I get an EMail from a local lady asking if I would be interested in another ferret (hmm - did someone get the idea I was a shelter?). Seems she is moving to college and has 3 that she needs to find good homes for. Plus cages, plus toys & treats, plus subscription to Ferrets Magazine. She went through the AOL Member Profiles looking for people who listed an interest in ferrets. After communicating for a while I honestly got the impression that this lady loved her ferts dearly. She was so concerned that they needed a loving caring environment. We exchanged photos of our ferts. Can everyone see where this is going??? Okay. So we all know that it can be devestating to break up a family. To be removed from one family group and suddenly thrust into another without a support network?? Well, I went to her home tonight to meet the kids. They were absolutely adorable. We spent time talking about ferts and other things. I'm happy that she felt comfortable with me. The fur-kids were definitely a family - there was no way I could seperate them. I know the owner was heartbroken to have to part with them. I did promise to keep in touch and let her know how the kids were doing. And visitation priviledges. Lord knows, if I had to give up my kids I would hope for as much. She started to cry as belongings were packed and good-byes were said. Yeah - I took all three, plus cage, plus carrier, plus toys & treats, litter boxes, plus the magazine. Please welcome into the Flurry (there's that word again!! Just don't like "Business") JAVA, PIMP, and CAESAR. Okay - don't ask, those were the given names. I am very happy to say that all the kids are getting along quite well with the introductions. They are very happy playing with each others toys and sleeping in the others cages (go figure!!). And I'm still waiting for those danged Degus (yeah - plural, I'm getting two). Will I have to get a Zoo License or sumthin' ?? KEVIN B and the WAY KEWL CRITTER CREW formerly the ~~SILLY~SLI~NKY~SEVEN~~ Now Including the TERRIFIC TUMULTUOUS TEN ~Furrice~Simon~Hershey~Lacy~Sprite~Socks~Cuddles~Java~Pimp~Caesar~ SPECIAL GUEST STAR ~Fur-Angel Lady~ ADDITIONAL CAST INCLUDES stunt fert ~Petey~ / Min-Pins Jada and Geordi / awaiting two nameless degus Kimo the Sumo Cat (and honorary ferret) has relocated. We miss you kid !!! [Posted in FML issue 2619]