It was heard upon Otis' arrival at Ferret Wise shelter -- a year old and a
mere 14 oz.  -- shelter dad, holding Otis' frail body, lifted him gently and
looking him in the eye, promised that he and shelter mom would go hungry
before they let this little guy go without.  Today, Otis is happy and
healthy and tipping the scales at almost 4 pounds!  I know Otis would not be
here if it were not for the immediate medical attention he needed to save
his life, attention he received from Dino and Alicia Drakiotes who run the
Ferret Wise shelter in New Hampshire.  Otis finds a way to make us smile
every day and we are forever thankful that they were there for him when he
needed them.
 
I had to chuckle when a few mornings ago I found him sitting as proud as can
be in the middle of what looked the aftermath of a tornado in my living
room.  Otis had been having some fun the night before: removing all the
cushions from the couch and chairs and rearranging the newspapers and
magazines, I had to smile at his strength and ability ... realizing just
under a year ago he was moments away from Rainbow Bridge and his former
owner decided it was time to "get rid of him." He could barely hold his head
up, much less walk and now there are days when I am just amazed at what does
(even if it is stuff I wished he didn't!)
 
Running a shelter is a labor of love, but it takes financial support as
well.  Please remember to support your shelters.  Otis and I do!
 
Lori & Ray
Mooshi, Eiza & Otis
P.S.  Otis says "hi" to shelter Mom and Dad and hopes to visit really soon!
[Posted in FML issue 1633]