We have anew face at Ferret Wise tonight, a petite 5 1/2 mo old MF light silver mitt ( blaze wannabe) we call Angel. Angel grew old in A NJ Petco waiting for the home she hoped for. The Ferret Wise van rolled expediently down to pick her up today ( Saturday July 22nd) at the request of a Marshall Farms rep who arranged to have her held by a concerned party -- as no NJ shelters contacted could take her. She nipped for attention as the little ones were sold. The store clerks pushed her aside and into the plexiwalls. She was called the "Biter" and buyers were discouraged-- she was finally marked down to $59 on sale-- yet another $59 ferret story -- and still no takers!!! But Angel will now get the better side of life. Though for the short term she is in a safe and secure shelter environment, we will work to make her life fulfilling as a loving companion to a very special human. Angel is a mild tempered, but skittish gal. Her nails had not been clipped in goodness knows how long-- her feet were spread from trying to walk on long curling nails. She was patient as shelter Dad trimmed the nails back to make her ride north more comfortable, and no nips were even attempted. She is presently being weaned off the Kaytee food fed at the store and onto shelter mix. She will be observed and trained as necessary. Angel is a delight to watch as she explores her new environment. She is a bit skittish in new surroundings and will be quarantined for 15 days while we sort out the paperwork and figure just which shots she has had. She will get lots and lots of handling time-- and we will be ever so happy to find the right home for adoptive placement when she is ready! Those who would like to support the shelter programs which made this rescue and others possible are encouraged to check out the shelter web site at: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~crassi/index.html or visit ebay for bedding items and more which help support these programs. Current ebay listings are : Safari sleeper ends 7/23 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=381936140 Floral sleeper ends 7/23 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=382086842 Violets sleeper ends 7/24 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=382699868 Native American design sleeper ends 7/26 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=384488851 Celestial deluxe sleeper ends 7/27 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=388026404 Green tie dye sleeper ends 7/28 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=388875612 Water Fairies sleeper ends 7/29 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=388875612 Fruit Salad sleeper ends 7/29 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=387084270 Also consider stopping by iGive.com and anonymously clicking an effort which helps to support our 501c3 programs in rehabilitation and education at http://www.igive.com/ferretwise The ferrets and volunteers will heartily thank you for your support! [Posted in FML issue 3121]