I recently agreed to take two very ill ferrets from the Lake County (Florida) Animal Control. I had them transported to West End Animal Hospital in Gainesville, FL into the very capable hands of Dr. Debbie Cottrell. Both were emaciated and had severe urine burns. One had a growth on its tail (chordoma) the size of a chicken egg. The other had a soft tissue mass on its face. A friend recommended that I apply for financial assistance to the Blizzard Memorial Fund. I had never made such a request before so wasn't sure what to expect. I was informed today that the Blizzard Memorial Fund has deposited money into my account at Dr. Cottrell's clinic toward the surgeries! I am so grateful. It will go a long way toward covering their extensive veterinary bills. The ferret with the mass on her face required a skin graft, so they will remain with Dr. Cottrell a few more days until she is sure the graft has taken. I hope to drive down from Tallahassee to pick them up next week. They have been in my care for well over a week now and I still haven't seen them! Thank you again to the Blizzard Memorial Fund and SOS. Two little girls are very grateful as well as their caretaker. Katharine Tallahassee, FL Ferret Rescue [Posted in FML 7197]