I choose ferrets from the Tree for various reasons. I chose Eisley from the WA Ferret Rescue, because he looked so much like Gem who I had recently lost to adrenal disease....white, naked and beautiful. Eisley decided to join Gem at the Rainbow Bridge. I sent a box of Christmas gifts labeled "In Memory of Eisley" to the shelter. I didn't expect a thank you, I never do. When I get one, it's wonderful but I know how busy shelters are every day. The shelter gave the box of presents to Eisley's foster mom, who with her husband, fosters several other shelter kids. She wrote me a letter with condolences about my Gem and about how Eisley's friends enjoyed the gifts. The letter is beautiful...... and has a photo of Eisley printed on it! My thoughts on the Giving Tree.......... if the ferret you chose dies, still send gifts that will be appreciated at the shelter or foster home. Or chose a ferret that has left already for the Bridge and send gifts. The shelter posted that ferret because their time was close and a gift should be sent in their memory. Nancy in Oregon listening to the pounding rain hoping the the shelters in the northwest are all okay with all this rain, snow and flooding....... [Posted in FML 7310]