Received a call from someone in the Pecos, TX rural area who needs help with placing a number of animals. She runs a pot-bellied pig rescue, has dogs and cats that folks have "dropped off" and also has 3 ferrets and several sugar gliders. A recent accident (if I understood her correctly) has left her semi-disabled and has also placed a great strain on her marriage. The combined difficulties are making it very difficult for her to physically care for the animals, and an impending divorce will make it almost financially impossible. She's asking for help from anyone who might be able to take in, or refer potential foster/adoptive homes for, most of her animals, including the ferrets. The 3 ferrets are female, between 2-3 years old, and can not be separated. I believe they are current on their vaccinations but am not 100% positive - she did mention she goes to a very good vet (one that I know <g>). ECE status is unknown; they've either never been exposed or were exposed as young kits before she got them, since they've "never been sick." Cage, bedding, food and all supplies will be included with the girls. The situation isn't "screaming desperate" yet - but any help or suggestions would be appreciated. She's hoping to place the majority within the next month so that she won't have to do "emergency placements." Please email me & I'll forward her contact info to you. Potential adopters in the El Paso/Las Cruces area - we may be able to help with transport, if needed. Thank you! Carla Smith <>< WhyNot? Ferrets http://www.whynotferrets.com ICQ: 29478475 member, Rio Grande Domestic Ferret Club, El Paso, TX "Every pet deserves to be loved, and to have someone cry over them when they're gone." [Posted in FML issue 3131]