Hello Ferret Friends,

Back in May " Ferret Inn" took in four five year old ferrets that had
been living caged in a garage. For more of their story, and pics go to
the blog , below or facebook.

Buddy has had his surgery last week, and is recovering nicely and
gaining weight!

We wanted to wait for the biopsy report before we posted an update.
Unfortunately, he does have lymphosarcoma.

We have decided to follow a treatment plan that has proven beneficial
in two of our other ferrets at the "Inn" who had the same diagnosis.

This will be a long term protocol needing a CBC every two weeks, and if
his blood work looks good, he will receive the chemo drug Cytoxin. In
addition he will need radiographs, b12 injections for support , etc.

We are hopeful that he will tolerate the treatments well.

The other 3 members of the Garage Gang are thriving and enjoying their
new found freedom and enrichment provided by the rice boxes, ball
boxes, miles of tubes and tunnels, and most of all, the peanuts!!!

We are grateful for those who have come forward to help with the Garage
Gang's initial work-up. We do have a local family that are willing to
take all four , but want to make sure Buddy is stable and ready to
finally go his forever home.

However, we still need help with Buddy's surgery cost and treatment.
His surgery was 330.00 including the biopsy and his monthly medical
expenses will average 150.00 on the conservative side. We are hoping to
raise an addition $800.00, to cover surgery and 3 months of treatment
for starters.

As an incentive we are offering a raffle to raise funds for Buddy. We
have a great Owl themed four piece bedding set on our blog
http://theferretinn.blogspot.com/
and face book. What a great way to help out Buddy and have a chance at
a cool bedding set!!

Sincerely,
Nancy Wilson
Director
The Ferret Inn

[Posted in FML 7099]