I sadly report that Raz ma Taz aka Tiny Tim leapt to Rainbow Bridge with hospice Dad Maurice by his side today. Taz or Tiny Tim as Maurice dubbed him had fallen ill and had been hospitalized when he failed to respond to antibiotics. Many folks will remember Raz and his brother Casper who arrived at FerretWise at barely 6 weeks of age in July 2005. Neither had been vaccinated for distemper and they were part of a group of 6 that had been shipped via air to Boston in a group shipment from a NC breeder. Raz was afflicted with a permanent spinal injury in transit, he never recovered. Hospice Dad Maurice agreed to care for the brothers so as not to take Tiny Tom's security brother away/. Though he never had the use of his hind legs he did enjoy trekking up and down hallways and playing with the hospice kids. Both Casper & Tiny Tim had a loving and caring home which we are so thankful for. Rest in peace our tiny boy may you once again be healthy and running on all fours. Dad Maurice and Casper miss you much as do we at FerretWise. 6-2-2005 - 7-3-3008 PS- thanks to those who helped cover vet bills when he first arrived. [Posted in FML 6021]