Hi. Haven't written in a while, but there are still names here I recognize and probably vice versa. I had my youngest ferret put to sleep last week. She suffered from dilated cardiomyopathy, and declined very rapidly from the point of diagnosis and beginning medication, to the point where some three weeks later it was kindest to have her euthanized. I'd like to thank Dr. Deborah Allen for her kindness and sympathy. Easel will be missed; she was happy, silly, and quirky like every member of her species. I probably should never have acquired a fourth ferret, but she, more than all my other pets, had the ability to remind me of how simple things could be full of fun and joy, and I never regretted owning her. I do regret that her life had to end so soon and unhappily. I'm sorry, little gimp ferret. Melissa - [log in to unmask] - This is a coin hold of great beak bird style. - [Posted in FML issue 2753]