It's not often that I write to the FML, unless it's to say goodbye to one of our beloved ferrets, or to mention an upcoming club meeting or the like. But today, I am writing to request everyone to keep a very special lady, and a great ferret vet in their thoughts and prayers. I was told yesterday, that our shelter vet, Dr. Katie Erswell was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She is early in the whole process, so things are kind of up in the air. She had a biopsy last week, and is awaiting the results so they can form a plan of action. On top of being a fantastic ferret vet, owning her own ferrets for many years, she is a great person. She is easy to talk to, and is always willing to research new trends in ferret or other animal medicine. She has done so much for our shelter over the years, from routine medical care to providing a shoulder to cry on, after-hours, at her home when we had to say goodbye to a special ferret . We couldn't ask for a better caregiver for out ferrets and other animals, or a better friend! Anyone that has ever dealt with her or had her sit with them while they said goodbye to a pet, knows how much she cares about animals and their owners. Anyone wishing to offer words of encouragement, please send them to; Dr. Katie Erswell Pine Point Animal Hospital 12 Pine Point Road Scarborough, ME 04074 Jim Kennedy, Director Ferret Rescue of Maine A State licensed, 501c3 Non-profit shelter. Donate to shelter ferrets by clicking igive.com/from [permission obtained] [Posted in FML 7758]