Thank you very much. I really appriciate it. I also wanted to add that I didn't get a new gerbil. They had only 2 gerbils at the petstore. Agolden agouti and a slate. The slate looked to much like Cody and he bite me. The other one was biting a worker and was skittish. I also didn't want to split this pair up. Jenny Blum, on this list, might get them so she has some gerbils, abd I am getting a rat there that I was holding. Thanks for everyone's replies, Lisa Cody - January 31, 2001 - June 20, 2001 (By the way I also lost 2 baby birds the 20th, and 7 pets (i think, it may be more) with in the past 3 weeks, including them. :*( << Dear Lisa The American Gerbil Society is very sorry to hear of your loss and wants you to know that our hearts go out to you. We all love these animals very much and know exactly how you feel as many of us have been there. These critters have such a short life with us, yet they make everyday we have with them a joy. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family (human or not). If there is anything we can do, just let us know. Cody - January 31, 2001 - June 20, 2001, may he rest in peace. Susan Registrar for The American Gerbil Society http://www.agsgerbils.org