On November 18th we sent our ferrets' information to the giving tree but they never made it up for some reason. Although these are just a few of our many ferrets, we are always in need of supplies for the babies. About 80% of our ferrets (including Marshall Farm ferrets) eat whole prey which we order from American Rodent and Rodent Pro. They do offer gift certificates which would help tremendously with the 26 DMK ferrets that all eat whole prey. Bedding, supplements, food, toys and general supplies are always needed. With the DMK kids having no idea what bedding is for, we have depleted our bedding and buying $3.00 fleece throws from Family Dollar. These work perfectly and if they have to be thrown away, it's not much of loss though most of it is tossed and costs are adding up with vet bills and the basics. Anything sent is GREATLY needed and appreciated! We will gladly take old sweat shirts/pants, used bedding/toys/towels. Everything is washed in bleached and parvocide before we use it anyway. Thank you all so much for your kind generosity over the years and for all you do to help ferrets here and everywhere. DMK ferrets Thank you Karen Douglas for adopting a beautiful DMK DEW jill. Although they are gorgeous ferrets, they are slowly progressing socially and learning bedding is not a potty-area. They will be here for while in rehab and could use some bedding, toys, NutriStat and whole prey (chicks, Quail and mice). I'm sure they will be happy with anything but a new home would make them the happiest. Nine are ready for adoption but these ferrets are not descented and still bite some. Mom could use some Band-Aids, Neosporin and bitter apple too. Bucky is 7 years old with Lymphoma. He came to us 2 years ago weighing only 1.5 lbs, and so sick. His Lymphoma has responded well to Chemo but has been diagnosed with Insulinoma last month. His physical time in our lives is short but his pawprints are forever on my heart. He loves Nupro, Carnivore Care, Nutrical and loves big fleece throws. Bucky doesn't play and is fond of being held and cuddled. Zachary & Zooby are 5 1/2 -6 1/2 year olds. Zooby has been diagnosed with Insulinoma last month. They love sleep-sacks, hammies and hard plastic bell balls. Trappy is 7 yers old and had a mass cell tumor removed from his ear 11/14/07, diagnosed with Insulinoma and biopsy of tumor in his abdomen. Biopsy results are not back yet but we suspect Lymphoma. He loves big fleece throws ($3.00 at Family Dollar), Nutrical, Ferretone and Nupro. He doesn't play but cuddles for hours in your arms and gives kisses. UPDATE: Trappy passed away peacefully Christmas Eve. Pathology confirmed Lymphoma. Old Man is 10+ years old and rescued from a local back yard breeder. He has Insulinoma and Adrenal we control with Lupron -- Melatonin Implants. His favorite things are bedding of any kind, NutriStat and whole prey (especially day & week old Quail). Corrie & Dorrie came to us last month at age 6 & 7. Both are Insulinomic, Dorrie is blind, deaf and severe biter but it's not her fault. Corrie was diagnosed with Lymphoma as well as Insulinoma and will be starting Chemo soon. Both love NutriStat, Nupro, Carnivore Care and fuzzy bedding and would greatly appreciate anything. Candy is 3 years old and suffers from rear paralysis, the result of the wrong vaccines reaction. She was given a non-ferret canine 3-way vaccine with non-ferret approved Rab-Vac rabies at the same time. She barely pulled through the reaction and with her disability, owners didn't want her anymore (too much trouble). In order for her to defecate-urinate, we have to wipe her with warm, wet cloths/cottonballs but she is a happy fish out of water and loves to play. She just loves life! Her favorite toys are tunnels, hard bell balls and teaser toys. Bing (sable boy-bottom) is 6-7 years old and though he has recovered from a broken leg, is diagnosed with Cardio-Myopathy. He is not a Marshall Farm ferret and loves tubes and tunnels. He loves whole prey (especially chicks and quail) and Totally Ferret with Chicken. Bing is a big boy even though he is on Lasix & Enalapril. Cindy (Champagne, left center) is 7-8 years, Bing's cage mate, non Marshall Farms ferret. She has Insulinoma, had tumor removed from her nose and foot. She likes to sleep a lot so her favorite things are blankies and sacks. She also loves whole prey. Jerry is (dark sable right center) 8-9 years old, Bing and Cindy's cage-mate, non Marshall Farms ferret. He is healthy for his age, hearing impaired and bites very hard. He loves whole prey, Nupro and blankies. Izzie (Albino-top) is 7 years old, blind as a bat and Insulinoma. She loves her tubes, tunnels, Ferretone and Nutristat. She can chase a plastic bell ball down quicker than any ferret with sight and can out-tube them all. Her main problem is severe biter so mom could use some Bitter Apple... Pictures available if you ask. Email and address below. Ferret Guardian Rescue Haven, Inc. 111 Bay Berry Ct. Statesville, NC 28677-1145 Web Page: <http://www.ferretguardian.org/> Email: [log in to unmask] Email: [log in to unmask] All our ferrets are ADV tested and Negative. Many thanks and Happy New Year. Diane Campbell Ferret Guardian Rescue Haven [Posted in FML 5838]