I am so excited and honored to actually be able to hands-on help someone who has been effected by this terrible disaster! Sometime in the wee hours of the morning, some dear soul will be pulling into my driveway with 6 little fuzzies who have gone through a lot this past week. Their loving humans evacuated their home, with a large carrier containing 7 ferrets. Sadly, one has passed, they believe due to the heat. The remaining six were transported to Arkansas this morning, handed off to another transport and are en-route to Louisville at this time. I expect them between 2:00 and 4:00AM. They range in age from 4 to 8 years and it sounds as though several are adrenal with various stages of hair loss. I'm amazed that an 8 yr old survived the week. Much to my amazement, the family who owns these ferrets may be among a group of 500 evacuees who are due to arrive in Louisville today!! How cool would that be - for ferrets and humans to end up in the same city?! The IFC is graciously sending a care package of donated bedding and possibly some food. Once I get these guys in and settled, I will give you all an update and post some pictures. Naturally, I need to see to their needs 1st - they are said to be dehydrated but eating & drinking. They apparently have urine scalding on their feel & tummies as the conditions in the carrier were crowded and without a littler pan. I just returned from the vet, stocking up on lactated ringers and A/D. My vet will be ready and waiting if they need his services after they arrive. Will keep you posted. Jerri Carel The Ferret Haven Louisville, KY [Posted in FML issue 4993]