It is wth a saddened heart we relate the passing of our old boy Socks
Ferretwaise Sals.
 
SOCKS arrived back at Ferret Wise on Dec 20th, in very poor health.
Advanced insulinoma had caused a crash and he was not eating.  His
owner returned form an away job and found him in trouble.  NO vets were
available he know not what to do-- we agreed to work with the old man who
found his owner at Ferret Wise.  Socks had dropped a LOT of weight and
with the help of steroids and feedings Socks rallied.  Socks rallied
enough that we could see he had a number of old age problems.  He was
blind in both eyes--- but his nose would scout out those RAISINS!
 
For a brief period Socks did well then he crashed again.  A jump start was
not to be Socks was ready to pass over - he fought feedings we managed to
keep him going on sub -q's but he did not want to be here-- his time was
decidedly spent.  We allowed Socks to fight feedings for a few days- tried
pred etc.  hoping -- just hoping he would decide life was still grand
enough but we would not let Socks suffer.  Sadly we allowed Socks to visit
the vet one more time-- for a final opinion.  Socks was almost 9 years
old... he started his life in a Michigan pet store- journeyed to Boston,
MA with his first owner -- who had no time left for him when his life/job
changed.  We were so lucky to find Socks a single Dad he craved-- and with
him Socks had another good life from 1996 until 2002 Socks was a happy
ferret-- and then his clock ran down.
 
Farewell Socks you were the most beautiful black hooded sable boy = may
you dance the wardance at Ferrets Rest.  We hold you very close in our
hearts and will think of you often.
 
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October roses from the base of the Ferret Wise Memorial Garden at the base
of Ferrets Rest!
[Moderator's note: Above attachment was enclosed but not included in
the FML -- we don't do attachments :-)) BIG]
 
Special bedding for Valentines Day is posted on ebay auctions -- all
proceeds support the rehab and education programs Ferret Wise offers.
 
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult
&query=ferret+wise&ht=1&st=2&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&BasicSearch
[Posted in FML issue 3659]