Who cares if two and a half year old Geoffrey would have died from
a blockage? Certainly not his owner, who didn't even notice Geoffrey
was in distress when she dumped him and his partner off at the shelter
because nobody had time for them anymore -- they were ignored and
unloved. Such a burden!
But the wonderful folks at the Greater Chicago Ferret Association knew
that Geoffrey's life was worth plenty and the world would be a lesser
place without this sweet, goofy boy. Geoffrey was lethargic, had bloody
stools and was in obvious pain. They rushed him to the vet where x-rays
revealed a problem. After a 4 hour surgery the vet informed them that
he had cork in his stomach and intestines and at one point, there was
a perforation where the cork leaked into his abdomen. That was at 10
o'clock at night. At 8am the next morning, the vet called to let them
know that Geoffrey now had a urinary blockage, due to early onset
adrenal disease. After a loading dose of Lupron and one day of having
a urinary catheter, he was acting like nothing had ever happened. A
month later, he is acting like a normal ferret, dooking up a storm,
and eating like a pig. He will have to be on Lupron for life, but, as
Ron Crivello of the GCFA says "without funding from SOS, we would not
have been able to afford his extensive veterinary care".
Geoffrey is the proof that YOU can help save the life of a ferret by
participating in the SOS raffle. It's true!! Buy a ticket, save a life!
So spring into action and check out the fabulous, life-saving prizes
in the SOS Spring Raffle, like:
An enormous, 11 pc prize package from the Isabella Gucci Jones
Collection
Two of Sue Pyron's most popular poems, framed, along with a matching
coffee mug (tissue, please!)
A Beatle car bed, 15 hanging, rattling, squeaking, shaky toys and a
plush Gund bear rug that all the kids will love
A $75 gift certificate from our friends at The Ferret Depot
An adorable 8 piece bedding set by Little Feet Ferret Retreat
An extra large ferret play tent with side tunnels
A 30lb bag of Totally Ferret Complete
A puzzle lovers paradise! A four puzzle set, with Stow & Go roll up
storage mat
A 3 pc Snoopy's Snuggler's premium bedding set
And - Just added:
Two, Xtasy, Inc. front carry sacks -- super quality carry sack for
sick or well ferretsâ¦.
And so much more! So check out the blog at:
http://supportourshelters.blogspot.com/
The raffle runs January 23 through March 9, 2012. Winning tickets
will be drawn by Bill Gruber. Winners will be notified by email or
telephone.
The blog contains all the info you need for Google Checkout...but be
sure to email Susann at [log in to unmask] with your name,
mailing address, email address and how many tickets you want and on
which prizes.
Snail mail saves lives too! You can send a check to:
SOS Spring Raffle
c/o Lisa Oestereich
10010 Markham St
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Dooks and dances for helping kids in need,
Lisa O.
Support Our Shelters
SOS Raffle Page www.supportourshelters.blogspot.com/
[Posted in FML 7332]
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