Dink and Jimmy donated blood today for a ferret in need at UGA
veterinary hospital. All went well and both were able to donate a large
amount. The staff was wonderful, caring and professional. The zoo
tech said this has taught her a great deal about ferrets, but they all
learned even more about the strength of our Ferret Community. The UGA
ferret was receiving the transfusion as we left and they are hopeful
that he will be going home in the next day or so. They won't release
information about the specific condition of the ferret for privacy
reasons. The Dr. said she didn't know if the transfusions will save
him, but she did know he wouldn't have made it without them. The
University of GA veterinary hospital has started a database of possible
ferret blood donors for future emergencies and are very thankful for
the response they have received. I hope that we are never in need of
this, but it is great to know it exists. Yes, the ferret community is
a strong one in Georgia.

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