Roscoe, the older ferret I found in my backyard 1 yr. ago, has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I believe that he was abandoned because of his poor health. He had insulinoma, which I got under control with prednisolone, but recently started having very severe hind weakness, with fever that went up to 105. An ultrasound showed enlarged suspicious spleen. After a day of strong antibiotics and subq fluids, his temp went down to normal, but his respirations/pulse stayed high. He still could not walk, and was frustrated trying to. I considered splenectomy, but the vet suspected that there was involvement with his heart also. He was uncomfortable, and I had to make the very difficult decision to say goodbye to Roscoe and let him go gently, and with dignity. I never had a ferret before ( I am 57) but this little guy surely worked his way into my heart. I know that in his last year of life, that he sensed that this was his forever home, and that he was very much loved. I am surely missing him. Bridge greeters, please welcome him to his new home.........and let him know that I will be with him again, one day. Leah [Posted in FML 6035]