It is wth a saddened heart we relate the passing of our old boy Socks Ferretwaise Sals. SOCKS arrived back at Ferret Wise on Dec 20th, in very poor health. Advanced insulinoma had caused a crash and he was not eating. His owner returned form an away job and found him in trouble. NO vets were available he know not what to do-- we agreed to work with the old man who found his owner at Ferret Wise. Socks had dropped a LOT of weight and with the help of steroids and feedings Socks rallied. Socks rallied enough that we could see he had a number of old age problems. He was blind in both eyes--- but his nose would scout out those RAISINS! For a brief period Socks did well then he crashed again. A jump start was not to be Socks was ready to pass over - he fought feedings we managed to keep him going on sub -q's but he did not want to be here-- his time was decidedly spent. We allowed Socks to fight feedings for a few days- tried pred etc. hoping -- just hoping he would decide life was still grand enough but we would not let Socks suffer. Sadly we allowed Socks to visit the vet one more time-- for a final opinion. Socks was almost 9 years old... he started his life in a Michigan pet store- journeyed to Boston, MA with his first owner -- who had no time left for him when his life/job changed. We were so lucky to find Socks a single Dad he craved-- and with him Socks had another good life from 1996 until 2002 Socks was a happy ferret-- and then his clock ran down. Farewell Socks you were the most beautiful black hooded sable boy = may you dance the wardance at Ferrets Rest. We hold you very close in our hearts and will think of you often. 37960e.jpg October roses from the base of the Ferret Wise Memorial Garden at the base of Ferrets Rest! [Moderator's note: Above attachment was enclosed but not included in the FML -- we don't do attachments :-)) BIG] Special bedding for Valentines Day is posted on ebay auctions -- all proceeds support the rehab and education programs Ferret Wise offers. http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult &query=ferret+wise&ht=1&st=2&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&BasicSearch [Posted in FML issue 3659]