A local breeder surrendered 73 ferrets to Texas Ferret Lover's Rescue (http://www.txferretrexcue.org) on Tuesday afternoon, March 4, 2008. With the surrender of these ferrets, the breeder is no longer in the ferret business. PetCo sent 2 employees to help and other local animal rescues loaned carriers. There are approximately 20 volunteers who stepped up to outfit cages, bathe ferrets, trim nails and clean ears. All help was greatly appreciated. Eleven ferrets needed veterinary care and were treated. The majority of them (70) are intact and will need to be spayed/neutered. Costs for the spay/neuters range from $2450 - $3150, depending on the vet discount. We should have final numbers in a day or two and will post that information when we get it. Donations for the vet can be made directly to the vet at: Wendy Dearixon, DVM 2720 N. Henderson Ave. Dallas, TX 75206-6636 214-252-0800 for credit card donations by phone The local breeder is donating approximately 400 - 500 lbs of Mazuri & Zupreem food. Totally Ferret has donated 90lbs of food that should arrive by the end of the week. Some bedding and Croc-Loc dishes are on their way, as well. Millie needs food, hammocks, toys (jingle balls, dangly toys, etc.) cloth tunnels, fleece and baby blankets. Items can be sent to: Millie Sanders 5309 Wild Oak Balch Springs, TX 75180 Paypal donations can be made directly to Texas Ferret Lover's Rescue (a 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION) on the website: http://txferretrescue.org/ (donation button on the left) OR Paypal donations can be made through SOS to cover the costs of vaccines and ADV testing at http://www.supportourshelters.org/SOS1.html Donation button is halfway down the page on the right. Thank you for your support! The Ferret Council [Posted in FML 5903]