Posted this last week.  I heard from the owner again and she did take the
ferret to the vet.  The vet feels there is nothing wrong with the ferret,
possibly just a little seasonal weight change.  Sandy is still looking for
just the right home if someone would like to contact her at the e-mail
addy below.
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I received this message wanting to place a ferret.  I have given the owner
advice on getting the ferret evaluated by a vet (and recommended a vet)
which she says she will do this week.  If anyone is interested, she asks
that you please e-mail her directly at [log in to unmask]  She adds
to the note below:
 
"Her name is Annie, she is approx.  4 yrs old, and is very sweet.  I will
also include her cage that is like new.  It's a 3 story ferret cage, I
purchased at Petsmart, a very nice one.  Fully equipped with hammocks and
hanging tunnels."
 
Debra in Fort Worth
 
-----Original Message-----
 From: Sandy Hendrix [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
 Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 3:06 PM
 To: [log in to unmask]
 Subject: Need a good home!!
 
Debra, I am desperately trying to find a home for my daughters ferret.  We
bought her as a baby over 4 years ago.  My daughter moved out 2 years ago
with the ferret.  After seeing the way she was NOT taking care of it, I
begged her to let me take it home with me.  I have had her for about 9
months, but I just cannot keep up with the maintence anymore.  My younger
daughter, who has been taking care of her is heading off to college in a
week and I really worry about Annie not have any interaction or contact.
My schedule does not permit me to spend the time that would be fair for her
to need.  I really feel sorry for her!  When I got her from my daughter she
was so skinny you could feel every rib.  So I put her on IAMs kitten food
to fatten her up.  I know what your going to say, "She should be eating
Ferret Food", but ever since my daughter has had her, since she was 6
months old, she was told to feed cat food.  Because of this, it's all
she'll eat.  We have tried mixing the ferret diet with cat food, but she
just picks out the cat food.
 
She really filled out nicely and was doing really good, but all of a sudden
she is losing weight again.  She doesn't seem to be eating very well.  I
don't know if Ferrets go through depression, but she's definitely going
through something.
 
I would just love to find her a home that would let her play and interact
the way she likes to.  She is very funloving.  She has never bitten or
nipped.  She loves baths in the bath tub and just running around.
 
I was wondering if you could help me find a wonderful home for her?  I live
in the Dallas area, and I would appreciate any help you can give me.  She
really deserves to have a home that would let her run and play the way
she's meant to.
 
Thank You, Sandy Hendrix
[Posted in FML issue 3519]