Dear Skeeter: First of all, I am ever grateful for your presence, you make what I have to do easier I am sorry to let you all know that Max the ferret has joined his bonded brother Milo at the bridge. Max just seemed to quit trying after Milo died and he finally slipped away during the night. I was up almost all night because two of our mares are about to give birth, but I found him this morning when I let everyone out to play. Max cared for his brother with a love and gentleness you rarely have the priveledge to see. When Milo died, Max covered his empty shell with a blanket and his own body. The other ferrets covered Max's empty shell with their loving bodies as they assisted him in releaseing his soul from bondage. Max and Milo were 6 years old and came to me temporarilly on their way to live with Deneise. I was honored to have been a part of their life. Their first mother is a wonderful person who only wanted what was best for these loving little fellows, unfortunately, the stree was too much for them at their age. Please join me in hoping that Max and Milo are playing togehter at the Bridge forever young and happy, and together for the eternity. Marta Towne Lhasa Apso Rescue of Arkansas Fuzzy Kisses Ferret Shelter www.lhasas.org www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/4823 [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 2636]