We have experienced severe flooding here in the southern tier of New York. A baby mink was washed out of his home and separated from his family. A kind passerby found him being attacked by crows, they thought he was a ferret and took him to the local vet. The vet, Dr Sarah, is my best friend and knew I would like to see him, so she called me. He was very scared, of course, and was screaming and hissing when she examined him, but calmed down quickly when she offered him some canned cat food. He's doing well, after a long nap in a comfy towel and some more food, he's ready to play and explore. He makes no effort to bite anymore and he has no injuries. He had mites on both ears, but Sarah got them off. He's very bright eyed and interested in his surroundings. It's amazing how much like a ferret he looks and acts. I got some pictures, but kept my distance. It was hard not to touch him, and I didn't, he is a wild animal and I don't want to expose my ferrets to any diseases. I contacted a wildlife rehabilitator and she can take him, but not for a few days. The flooding is very bad, roads are closed and this poor lady has no idea where her 99 year old aunt was evacuated to, so she needs a day or two. The mink is fine for now anyway. I hope his momma didn't lose all her babies. If anyone would like to see the pics, e-mail me at [log in to unmask] not-ferret- related- A 2 story house was floating down the Susquehanna river today and got lodged under the Court Street Bridge in Owego! Quite a sight to see! Deena =Ž..Ž= [Posted in FML issue 5288]