I don't know whether or not anyone has posted about Dave Mathis having back surgery a week ago. He will be out of work for several weeks and is making a painful recovery. The financial situation at the shelter is dire with 200+ ferrets needing food and meds. ANY type of help will be greatly appreciated. Dave's wife Chris is under tremendous strain trying to care for a ill husband and all the furkids. Please visit the shelter web site at http://www.oregonferretshelter.org and donate through PayPal. Please send cards to Dave, encouraging notes to Chris and any other donations to: OR Ferret Shelter 17560 S. Holly Lane Oregon City, OR 97045 Thanks, Nancy who is 5 hours away from the shelter darn it all any ways! [Posted in FML 7594]