You can read all this information at our website also, www.hofa-rescue.org/rescue2.htm is their page. These poor ferrets were all loaded into a single small cat carrier, with no food or water, put into a car with no air conditioning, and driven ann hour across the state of Ohio, in rush-hour traffic, to be dumped at a local Petland, who contacted HOFA for assistance. Since this is my side of town, I was notified of the situation by one of our HOFA reps Kay, who was contacted by one of their employees. I had just finished cleaning ferret cages and litter boxes, and had not yet showered, but, when duty calls, it is often not convenient and not pretty. So, I changed my shirt, and off I went to get them. The store employee (also a loving ferret owner herself) described how these guys were all six packed into a small carrier and transported, covered in fleas, here to Columbus from Chillicothe. She bathed them and tried to remove the fleas as best she could and segregated the one (Faygo) who was beating up the others badly. She gave them water which was badly needed after that awful trip, they were panting and to the point of almost having heat stroke. Three appear to be adrenal, unless it is alopecia, a hair loss condition which may be due to allergies to fleas. However, two are so badly naked I am leaning more toward the possibility of adrenal. I tested each one for ADV on the spot, they were all negative, so I then packed them into my three carriers and drove them home. Despite their obvious neglect and trauma, they are very affectionate and gentle with people. I am always amazed at the strength and spirit of these little creatures. I gave each one some Front-line as they still had a few fleas on them, put the five together in one big cage, and the one into his own cage, and gave them food and water. They are segregated for now from the other ferrets, in a room with no other ferrets in our finished basement. Until they are current on vaccines and past their quarantine period of ten days minimum. Since they are a six-pack, I named them after things that come in 6-packs, (their owner didn't leave names for them or any vet info) There are Bud, and Pepsi, two albinos who are the worst off, Bud is the worst, and also has a large tumor on his shoulder. Then Miller, a sweet dark silver mitt/black mitt, also showing adrenal symptoms. One of the albinos has no tattoos, the others are Marshall. Faygo, another black mitt, who appears to be very healthy. He has no tattoos. Samuel, a chocolate, in apparent good health, also a Marshall farms. Then there is Mt. Dew, he is a DEW so I hope you'll forgive the pun. I was up very late last night putting their website together, and by the time I was done it was too late to post to the next issue of the FML, so you're getting this a day late from their arrival. We are asking for any donations you are able or willing to give towards their vet bills. You can send it directly to our vet, DR. Dan Beer of Care Pet Clinic, or to Kim Wolf or to HOFA. They are staying with me (Kim W.) for the duration. Since we are also an SOS shelter list member, you can also send your donations to them and they will forward to us. Or you can donate thru paypal, to [log in to unmask] that is a rescue only account. As with Siggy's surgery a couple years back, anyone sending $10 or more gets a cool summer ferret hammock for their generosity. I have a ton of fabric here, and many of your fellow FMLers are my customers and can testify to the quality of our hammies. I have to go now, we will soon be going to the vet and the kids have to be prepared. PLEASE keep them in your prayers!!! Kim Wolf Mystyx Arctic Breed Canine, and Ferret Rescue of Galloway, Ohio www.mystyxcritters.com www.mystyxrescue.petfinder.com [Posted in FML issue 3825]