Hi, Ferret Dreams Rescue and Adoption just took in a 10-month-old ferret who needs help. Apparently, this little gir had a bad fall and is now paralyzed with no hind leg mobility. She came to Ferret Dreams yesterday (Saturday afternoon), and she has an appointment at the vet's on Monday. She's so young - if she can get through all this, she'll still have all the cuiriouity and energy of a youngster. But her handicap will limit her capabiliyty to satisfy the need for all those fun ferret activities required for healthy mental stimulation... espeially for such a young little ferret. Here's the question... I seem to recall somebody posting something about a homemade sled-like device that was working better for paralyzed ferrets than the carts with wheels. I want to recall that this "sled" was made from a light-weight plastic tube that was cut lengthwise so the ferret did not fall off of the device???? The sled could slide over transitions between carpets and hard surfaces. As a small girl, this little one may have trouble with a cart that has wheels. I have searched the archives from this list and the FHL with no luck of finding infomatiom. If anybody has any information on this, please post it - or you can respond directly to me. I prefer that this information be posted because I'm hoping every shelter will save this info - just in case they get a sad situation such as this one. Any information will be greatly appreciated. For anyone interested in following our progress with this sweet little furball, information can be found at the Ferret Dreams Rescue and Adoption web site (go to the Medical Updates Page). Donations can be made directly to the Ferret Dreams medical fund via Paypal for those who may have a few extra dollars to help this sweet little girl. Here's the link: http://www.ferretdreams.org/ Her name is Lil Nibbler, and your heart will break when you seen her picture. Many Thanks for any information and all the good thoughts and prayers for Lil Nibbler. Kindest Regards, -jennifer [Posted in FML 6490]