PLEASE CROSSPOST Thursday, October 2, 2003 The web page is coming along. Keep checking as it changes frequently. There are now headshots of all of the ferrets as well as all of the donation information. Adoption information will be posted very soon. http://www.Ferrets-N-Limbo.org We have completed all of the ADV testing. So far the first and second batches have come back negative. The last batch should have arrived at United today so we will get those results by Friday. We have a few more vet trips scheduled and hope to begin getting the priority surgeries scheduled. We should have several ebay auctions up this weekend. The ferrets themselves continue to demand attention. Jaws does not bite much anymore. Our fear biter still needs work but everyone is learning to respect her fear and show her love and patience. We have discovered several nippers however. Although most of these ferrets are 3-4 years they nip like kits. It is more and more obvious that they were not handled much, if at all. Some are starting to learn how to not nip and others will need more work. Special homes that can deal with nippers may be needed for several of these ferrets. Supplies are still coming bit by bit and absolutely everything is being put to good use. The majority of the thank you cards and tax deductible receipts are in the mail. Please continue to check the web page for updates and fundraisers. The following is in Michelle's own words and I am posting it exactly as she sent it to me....... We do have some very sad news (maybe that's why I have not posted.) We lost another of these angels last night. She was a tiny albino who was number 88. I called her Angel for the past few days and so that's what we'll record her name as. Angel was getting less playful and so we did a quick BG. It was low so we started feeding and pred. Yet- she did not bounce back. We had scheduled an appointment for her Thursday- but Wed. evening a volunteer noticed she had soiled herself. I brought her in, cleaned her up, and gave her fluids. I got some baby food in her but not much. I stayed up with her and gave her a bit more fluids and food- yet when she took a slight turn for the worse and not for the better, I took her to the ER clinic. They did some blood work and her liver count was "sky high". It seemed the damage was already done to her liver long before she came to us. I held her for a long time and told her all about the Bridge and what to look for. I told her to send my love to "Old Man" and held her as we said good-bye. It's so heart wrenching and sad- yet It also makes me so mad that they never received any medical care before we rescued them. If caught early, maybe her life could have lasted a tad longer.. maybe not. Yet we are grateful that she got to see sunlight, smell fresh air, and get smothered in love before she left this Earth. Perhaps her impression of the human race won't be so bad. Items Needed: Litter - preferably recycled newspaper brands Long Distance Calling Cards Water Amoxi Drops. Food Laundry Detergent Paper Towels Garbage Bags Funds for ADV testing and vet care For all donations please specify whether they are for the Titusville Rescue or are general Ferrets-N-Limbo shelter donations. If you need a tax deduction receipt, you must email the shelter to request it. [log in to unmask] Send checks or money orders to: Ferrets-N-Limbo P.O. Box 161432 Altamonte Springs, FL 32716-1432 To donate to United for ADV testing: United Vaccines Attention: Shannon - Customer Service 2826 Latham Drive Madison, WI 53713 or call 1-800-283-6465 (they do take credit cards); ask for Shannon For donations to the shelter vet: Tuscawilla Oaks Animal Hospital 1490 Tuscawilla Road Oveido, Florida 32765 (write "Ferrets-N-Limbo" in the memo line) Ferrets Across America: For individuals interested in helping with transport and shelters willing to take in some of the rescue ferrets, email to [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] For general requirements for transport and sheltering http://www.geocities.com/ferrets_america/req.htm Katharine [Posted in FML issue 4289]