WOW you guys are GREAT... progress has been made but we still have a
little way to go yet - 2nd group then the transport.

>    ...From: Vicki Montgomery 
>Subject: EMERGENCY PLACEMENT NEEDED FOR 11 FERRETS [TX?]
>
>[Moderator's note: Sorry there's no location info for this one. I'd
>normally wait and ask, but the situation seems fairly urgent. Vicki
>is in Texas so there's a good chance the ferrets are there too. BIG]

BEGIN:

Good morning all (good afternoon and good evening for those reading
later in the day):

I was in fact contacted by 3 different people Friday night/Sat morning
who need to surrender their ferrets - all in different locations,
including TX. One group was 14 ferrets, one group was 11 ferrets and
one group was 4 ferrets.

I am helping with both the 11 and 4 ferret groups. The 14 ferrets are
being helped by another rescue - if they want to reveal themselves they
can do that themselves. I'm just glad they stepped up.

I'm not into revealing other people's business any more than I am into
flaming. I did NOT reveal the location on purpose. The location is NOT
important as transportation will be arranged. If the ferrets need to
move through your area I do hope you will offer to transport without
knowing the entire route. In fact the ferrets are going to be moved for
their protection before transportation to new homes begins.This further
serves to protect the person's identity and protects the ferrets from
seizure.

For those who are upset about the cloak and dagger routine please ask
yourself - what if it was you... what if you were suddenly faced with
choosing between keeping your ferrets and maybe loosing them to an
uncaring group of people who are wanting them gone and may kill them or
give them to someone who does not understand ferret needs... what if
you did not have a support system close by... what if you could arrange
for your ferrets to get to safety without having to endure hateful
recriminations from certain other people. What would you do?

This person is concerned about being flamed with good reason. Some
have speculated who this person is and I have to wonder WHY... what
difference does it make - for gossip? sorry I will not respond out
of respect for their request for privacy.. speculate away... I'm not
telling and I hope others who may know for sure give the same courtesy.

Now for more news... several people have responded. Some will not be
getting one of these ferrets for various reasons - for the good of the
ferrets. ALL of the offers have been great - make no mistake about
that. Many WONDERFUL people have stepped up to the plate - no questions
asked. Some are from homes already approved and adopted to from me,
some are at their upper limits in numbers of ferrets in house now and
with other good offers I will spare the full homes from over crowding,
if I can. I have even had an offer from someone who I KNOW is good with
biters, very patient and loving, to take the little fanged girl, but
she is pretty full so will be a last resort - at her request I am still
looking for someone good with biters...

I have had one generous offer to take all 6 of the 1st group together.
If this offer is completed with delivery of those 6 ferrets then we
only have to worry about the remaining 4. Many offers did come in for
the healthy ferrets. Requests for the adrenal ferrets has been nil.
That is not surprising- times are tough right now - but it is
disappointing. Maybe I need to find them homes, then ask if anyone
would like to help with cost of surgery with donations. SOS should be
available to help member rescues.

When all ferrets are settled I will, with their permission, pubically
thank the people who received the ferrets so if anyone wants to make a
donation directly to that person they will know who to contact. For
now I thank everyone who is concerned, everyone who has contacted me
already, anyone who is about to contact me - LOL - and anyone who is
chopping at the bit to help the recipients. Words are not enough
thanks, but for now they will have to do.

The below ferrets are still needing someone to give them a loving home
and maybe donations.

2nd group - 4 ferrets - all up to date with meds.

[10/10/2004] 1 Cinnamon male - good health - approx 3.5 years old -
will nip your arm or leg and run playing.
[02/09/2003] 1 Silver male - adrenal - 5 years old.
[06/00/2002] 1 Marked White female - 5.5 years old - has recently lost
some weight, may be mouring a lost/deceased cage mate.
[06/23/2002] 1 Albino female - adrenal - approx 5.5 years old -- 
***ALERT - BITER - has never learned to trust people and
will draw blood - strikes unexpectedly. This ferret will
be offered to a BITER experienced person only. If you do
not have experience, and more importantly patience with
a biter, please do not request this little girl.

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Vicki

Vicki Montgomery Tricks and Treats Rescue
Greater Houston/Galveston Texas
713-472-6599
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"Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things,
man will not himself find peace." ~ Dr. Albert Schweitzer

{Moderator's note: The shelter involved posted to the FML via a
third party, with permission. Since it's under control I will hold
that post for at least a day to see how things progress. BIG]

[Posted in FML 5879]