While we're on the subject of ferrets as blood donors, I have a question. Stimy is estimated at about 7 yrs old, (he was a rescue, hence the estimation). Is that to old to be a donor? He's in great health and except for a drop in body weight a couple of years ago when he escaped for 2 weeks, he's had no problems. He was going to be a donor to an anemic ferret in the area, but unfortunately the ferret passed on before anything could be done. But I told the vet to keep us in mind if there are other ferrets in need. I would hate to think of a ferret dying because a donor could not be found...much less if it was one of my boys. In the prior case, it was an emergency and no other healthy ferrets could be found to help, so I agreed. But I'd like to know for sure if this is safe for him before the topic comes up again. I know he's old, but he's in great health! (BTW thank the Lord for a 7 year old HEALTHY ferret!!!! I feel like that's very rare.) Any input would be appreciated. Also, assuming that Stimy is okay to be a donor, I live in Blacksburg, VA and am willing to help out any ferrets in need of help in the area. So, keep me in mind - I am free to travel (a little bit) on the weekends. For the love of the fuzzybutts! Kim and Jerry and Stimy. 2096 Derring Hall (0438) Phone: 540-231-5413 Fax: 540-231-9998 [Posted in FML issue 3268]