Weasels and workers alike it was a very busy week at Ferret Wise with veterinary appointments and pre screening appts with the kids- ( never mind the everyday bliss of cleaning & playing!) Our oldest gal Belle has crossed to rainbow bridge. We will miss her she survived a full 2 years after her right adrenalectomy and left at age 7 years . In the end, she was lost to multiple tumors of the spleen, liver, kidneys we know she is no longer in pain. She rests on Ferret hill so she can look down on the shelter kids. Our baby girls #4&5 have returned from their spay procedures and are soon to be ready for adoption. While baby girls 2&3 get their sutures removed Monday from their spays! We have a handsome boy who was picked and auditioned with his intended cage mate-- he will leave in 10 days for a happy life in real home! As we wait to hear about Beau-Beau who we hope will also have a new home with three other ferret friends. Our plans for Open House Adopt a thon 2000 at the shelter May 6&7 are progressing nicely. We have approximately 14 items that will be raffled at that event. ( winners need not be present- we will mail them via USPS!) Anyone wanting more information on the items or tickets for the May 7th drawing can email at [log in to unmask] The following items are UNIQUE and Exclusive to this weeks ebay auctions-- you won't find anything like these-- please consider checking them out-- for that special ocassion gift for the ferret or ferret friend on your list. ALL PROCEEDS directly benefit shelter programs at Ferret Wise 501c3 organization. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=299294585 Batman design top sleeper http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=299265285 Batman design peeper sleeper http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=299323331 Peanuts "Safari" deluxe sleeper http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=299331929 Mystic Unicorn top sleeper http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=299357724 Mystic unicorn Funhouse Tent A reminder that Ferret Wise will be presenting a general ferret caretaking clinic on April 29th at Lisa's Pet Emporium in W. Boylston, MA from 11-2 PM. We will have information on the open house adopt a thon event and "Ferretstock Celebration" which is scheduled for Sept 9th. Those who would like more information can contact us at the email address listed! Hope to see some of you there! [Posted in FML issue 3009]