You all know by now that October 1st marks the end of Ferrets at Heart's Adrenal Disaster raffle (this Saturday), raising funds for an adrenal tumor surgery for Winter and adrenal tumor medication implants (deslorelin) for Rhys, Holly, and Templeton. Now, it appears that Rhys needs a bit more help than just his deslorelin implant. In the last two weeks, a growth has developed on his right ear. It looks much like a "skin tag" does on a human, with a "body" larger than the "neck" that connects it to the ear. This growth must be surgically removed. To make it more beneficial for you to donate to help Rhys, ANYONE who sends a "PERSONAL GIFT" via PayPal to [log in to unmask] through October 1st will receive Adrenal Disaster Raffle tickets for FREE. Read the next paragraph for the how this works. PayPal does NOT allow the "purchase" of raffle tickets through its payment system. This is why you are going to send a "PERSONAL GIFT" and NOT mention the word "RAFFLE" in the PayPal transaction (If you do mention "raffle" in the PayPal transaction, they'll close our account). In a SEPARATE email, you will tell us on which of our 7 prize packages you would like your FREE raffle tickets distributed. Remember, you are just sending us a gift; we are "freely giving" you raffle tickets as a thank-you during this limited-time promotion. This offer is only mentioned here on the FML and cannot be found on our website. You can find the list of 7 prize packages -- valued at $60 to $150 -- and info on how to buy tickets at the long link below. If it does not work, just go to our homepage at http://ferretsatheart.com/ and click on the raffle from there. <http://ferretsatheart.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=70&Itemid=84> We have great sponsors for this fundraiser from all across the USA. They've donated signed ferret art prints, ferret greeting cards, a ferret mouse pad, a ferret calendar, a ferret tote bag, ferret treats (Cheweasels), a turtle sleep sack, and we put in our own hand-crafted ferret bedding, of course. You can also purchase our hand-crafted fashionable ferret bedding from our webstore to help support the ferrets of Ferrets at Heart. Stock up for Christmas or for the Ferret Giving Tree. There, you'll find traditional hammocks along with unique designs that are exclusive to Ferrets at Heart (Mom is a genius!). Pay via PayPal, or contact us by email to send your order in the mail. International orders welcome, but you must email us directly with your request. We lost our Codo last week, but we have gained another furry friend. Pepper's story and picts will be up in our blog sometime this week. A ferret being kept in a barn, using kitty litter, eating cheap cat food and fruit, sleeping on bedding so filthy... But, Pepper is sweet-natured and distracting Rhys from being too grief-stricken over Codo. When God closes one door, he sends another ferret. Thank you again for your time and consideration. Ferrets at Heart is working diligently to serve the ferrets in north-central Ohio. With respect, Lori of Ferrets at Heart Huron, Ohio (419)433-6016 [log in to unmask] http://ferretsatheart.com/ ...and Rhys, Mandie, Winter, Pepper Holly, Charlie, & Templeton [Posted in FML 7195]