As a shelter owner and a busy one at that, there were times when we only
got 2-3 hours sleep in a 24 hour period due to shelter responsibilities.
Days were helter skelter at the shelter and nightsd were spent cleaning and
what not that didn't get done during the day.  Last year we had almost 2000
ferrets come through this shelter for one reason or another and this year
we have already passed that mark.  At times, it has been hard to find the
time to remember to say thank you.  I am constantly sayiing thank you to
folks in person that are here, but have found it difficult at times to sit
down and write a note or send a card.  A good example, today is Ferret Fun
Day and no one, including the paid staff and volunteers got to bed until
3-4 am this morning.  We open at 9am and go until after dark as Ferretland
is lighted and the fuzzies get more active in the evening.  I will thank
everyone for their help with this event and if they aren't here, they
probably won't hear how grateful I am for their help.  And Everyone will
drop out from exhaustion after it all dies down.  This routine can go one
for days.  So... For all those who haven't heard me say thank you or got a
hug for your hard work....Thank you so much for your time and efforts.  We
all appreciate what you do for all the fuzzies that come to Especially
Ferrets Inc.  Still the ONLY licensed ferret shelter in the beautiful state
of Colorado.  Hugs too!
 
On another note, it is never too late to get surgery done for your fuzzies.
We have a 12 year old who had her surgery 3 yrs ago.  She acts like a two
yr old arould the shelter.  Her namer is Lioness.  She came to the shelter
naked except for a mane on her neck and a tuft of hair on her tail.  She
looked like a male lion.  Another case we had was a boarder who was brought
into us at the age of 9.  His mommy said he had been dragging his back legs
behind him for 2 yrs and that as long as his front half was happy she would
keep him alive.  I was concerned and suggest adrenal surgery as it appeared
that the vena cava was being blocked by a right adrenal tumor.  We had the
surgery done and within two weeks, that sweet little 9 yr old was walking
on four feet again.  He also lost his incontinent bowels and was able to
poop normally.  It is sad to hear that so many people aren't getting
surgery for their family member in need.  When you put a price tag on how
much you will spend on your ferret, it's time to quit having ferrets.
Honestly, if it was your two legged kid, you pay whatever it cost.  I hope
to remind all that it's never too late.
 
Ferretguy
[Posted in FML issue 3156]