I got Toast a few years ago after he had been abused by being set on fire by some "men". He only had a nub for a tail and his feet so scared they looked as if they were upside down. He could not run as a normal ferret only do a cute little "hop", nor could he climb on the side of things due to the misshappened way of his feet. But he tried so hard. Socks were put on ramps so the feet would not get hung betweek the rungs. I could find him on the top shelf of the FN cage in a hammy all snuggled in many a time! He became the Ambassador to my shelter/rescue/hospice. He was the inspiration to all. I shared his life and stories with everyone by way of internet, stories online and Ferrets USA. He was the Head Certified Therapy Ferret. He went into classrooms teaching children about pet ownership, ferrets, and pet abuse. He traveled with me all the way to PA to ferret shows! He may not have won 1st place in his division, but he was 1st place to me and those who knew him! I shared him with the world and had even said he was "everyone's ferret". For the 1st Fuzzie Friends Rodeo he won the Costume Contest as a Fireman and had a Firetruck! He rode in on his firetruck proudly! This year he placed 7th but is still a winner in my eyes and always will be! His job as "Head Therapy Ferret" will be passed on to Morla now as he knows what to do and will do it proudly! When Toast's first partner passed, Morla went with Toast to the nursing home. Toast didn't feel like working that day. It was so touching to see Morla cover Toast up with the blanket in the carrier, turn around and walk back out of the carrier and look at me like "time to work, let's do it!" Morla will do you proud Toast! My dear sweet Toast has now earned his wings!!!! His tumor that was near his penis had grown super size and actually was a matter of days now. He had dropped weight since last week when I took him in, not a good sign of course, even tho I had seen him eating. I guess he had packed his bags already so he could help Helena' at the Rainbow Bridge with the Therapy work coz his Badge was missing so he must have put it in his bag!! His feet are no longer deformed, he finally has his tail back!! He can finally run and dook with every other ferret!!! He is in no pain!!! He and Helena' will do their job at the Bridge as they make a great team!!! I of course was not ready for either of them to go, but I guess they both were needed there at the Bridge!!! Toast brought smiles to so many at schools and esp at the nursing homes!!! His therapy work will not stop as others I have will continue his work and legacy in his name!!! None will compare of course, but they will do the work he did!!! I had doc take a pix of us as I held him in my arms as he went to sleep forever. Fly high and free my sweet Toast Man!!! Chase all the butterflies coz now you CAN run and chase them!!! You can do all the things you couldn't do before!!!! Mama loves you so much!!! So much that I set you free!!!!! Hugs, Nancy & the Fuzzie Friends Org. http://fuzziefriendsrescueandshelter.webs.com/ http://fuzziefriendsrodeo.com http://fuzziefriendsrescueandshelter.webs.com/ http://fuzziefriendsrodeo.com [Posted in FML 7066]