Hi FML'ers, I posted yesterday about our overloaded shelter, and one of our shelter kids, Maynard, who had congestive heart failure, and his next vet visit. Unfortunately, Maynard passed away sometime between 11 pm Sunday and 7:30 am Monday morning. I wanted to thank Carla for her suggestions and support after hearing of Maynard's passing. She also had a good suggestion for me regarding what I did with Maynard's friend, Buddy. When I found Maynard this morning, he had passed away curled up with his bonded brother Buddy. After I cleaned him up (he had loosed his bowels) I wrapped him up in a towel, I allowed Buddy to see him. I didn't do this to be morbid, but rather share with Buddy that his friend was indeed gone. Buddy did come up and sniff Maynard, and sort of nudge him with his face (which needless to say, had me in tears) and then went on to his business about the house. I think he realized that Maynard wasn't himself lately, and when I found them this morning, it was obvious to me that Buddy was upset, and trying to keep Maynard's body warm. I didn't want him to worry where Maynard went; that's why I showed him his friends body. He seems okay right now (thankfully he has 2 other cagemates that he loves), but im going to keep a very close eye on him. I've seen other bonded pairs grieve so badly that they stop eating, and become very depressed. I just wanted to share this with everyone, since it (to me, at least) is an important thing to do when one of a pair passes on. Thank you to everyone who wrote to me about the overcrowded shelter. Thank you's are also in order to Renee, who referred many people to us after placing her homeless friend. Also, thanks are also in order to Lisa, my dear friend and amazing volunteer, for taking Robbie & Tabby into her home until we have more space and also for donating those cool hippie bracelets for us to give away with donations for our township's end of summer festival on Saturday. And of course to my friends at Virtual Consignments for the loan of the digital camera to get all new pictures for my website. :) I feel so thankful! LOL!! Seriously, I am very grateful to everyone. You guys are the best. :) Kim www.kistaferret.com Please help us help the ferrets by visiting Eyegive at http://www.iGive.com/html/ssi.cfm?cid=4030&mid=7501 We receive $2.00 for every new person who signs on, and its totally free to help us. Thank you from the ferrets. [Posted in FML issue 2797]