Tonite we have an item of 'sad' news and we're hoping that some of you folks might be able to help out in this 'situation'. We were contacted this evening by a woman named Laura who's ferret 'Indy' is in desperate need of intestinal surgery (probably an exploratory), Their vet Dr. Michaels believes that 'Indy' has some sort of intestinal blockage and he will be performing surgery in the morning. Unfortunately, Laura and her family are unable to afford the entire cost of this procedure. (Haven't we all been there?) They called us this evening to see if there was any way we could help to raise some funds to offset the costs and provide 'Indy' with this much needed treatment. If there's any way YOU can help, please send any donations or contributions to: Camelwest Animal Hospital co% 'Indy' and 'Laura' 5502 West Camelback Road Glendale, AZ 85301 Phone: 623-934-1272 BTW, any e-mail responses about 'Indy' should be sent to: [log in to unmask] [Moderator's note: I suspect that's why it was sent to the anonymous posting address, thought it was completely signed with even a phone number... if it was earlier I'd call and ask for clarification. BIG] Here's one of the e-mails from Laura explaining their dire situation... ================================================= Julie 'Indy' is such a wonderfully playful ferret, She is as you know 9mos old and a very special part of my daughters heart. When you play with indy she likes to hide and jump out and grab your feet when you walk by her, and when she gets excited she makes these little noises and then jumps on you like shes going to beat you up, and after she is finished playing and wants to go to sleep she will come and lay on my feet as if to tell me grandma I'm tired now. As in the morning when my husband gets up to go to work she is waiting for him to take her out and play for awhile until he leaves. Indy is a special part of our family and we love her very much. any and all help is greatly appreciated by our whole family. Please add me to your list of friends so I may help someone who loves their pet as much as we love Indy Thank You Laura & Toni ================================================= [Posted in FML issue 4274]