This is just a request/ suggestion, but is there anyone out there willing to donate a dollar or even $2 to help Melanie get the funds necessary to get the care Tommie needs. I am sure that if asked, she will provide the address of the veterinarian who would be performing the surgery. I don't know if there is anything that had been created for those with our loveable fuzzy beings, who are also dealing with financial issues, but have no resources to pay for such major surgeries. It would be nice, if there was a pot where a donation could be made, and this would be on an HONOR SYSTEM (to be paid back) so as to help others in need take care of their own beloved animals. Just a suggestion. If we can light up a cigarette (@ $5 a pack) rent movies and dvds have cable tv, and all sorts of other luxuries, that are not necessities, then can we help someone who is a fellow ferret lover in need? If we can help keep one ferret out of a shelter, or from being euthanized because of lack of income, then we have helped a brother or sister (in fellowship of ferret love)... Okay it would cost a dollar and fourty two cents to send it out.... so i lied. Something of this order may already be in place, but i am unaware of it, if anyone knows where Melanie can request help (with her promise of payback) please contact her. OR, contact here where you may send your own dollar or 2 or whatever you can afford to send, to help Tommie & Melanie out. I am sure she would greatly appreciate it as we all would if we had the need and lack of resources. Fuzzy Love donna and EPPY ;-) Donna [Posted in FML 6137]