According to those who research such things, those who have the least
are the ones who donate the most. And, regularly, those of you reading
this show just how true that is. You show how far a dollar can stretch
and how that one dollar, added to others, can make a miracle. So, for
those of you you contributed, and those of you who need a miracle, here
is some hope for you.

Things had not gone well for Kathy lately. With more ferrets in her
shelter than she had ever imagined possible, she had just as many in
foster care. She also had a vet bill due that, while small to some
people, was due and payable before the year's end - and no vet care
for the ferrets would be permitted until then. The final straw came when
she lost her job last week, putting her in a financial bind.

Monday a plea for help went out from the heartland. Someone stepped
forward to offer $25 toward her vet bill. Someone else matched it. Then
the Ferret Education Foundation and SOS each sent a donation to the
vet. By Tuesday, the vet bill was paid and there was a credit waiting
the needs of the next ferret.

The Ferret Depot, Totally Ferret, Carnivore Care, Pingford's Porridge,
Slippy Mats. Just a few of those who stepped up. Bedding, toys and gift
certificates were donated. An offer for Christmas companionship and a
shared meal. Encouragement. Support. Treats, supplies and needs met.

Loving Hearts Ferret Shelter and Kathryn Stewart, may your days be
merrier and brighter, thanks to loving hearts in the ferret community.

[Posted in FML 6548]