Sorry for the long delay in providing an update on the rescue. It's really been hectic here. Anyway.... The woman who was charged with animal cruelty in connection with the rescue of 21 ferrets from her unlicensed shelter in Farmington, NH pled not guilty to the charges. She was provided with a public defendant. The trial date is set for Sept. 23. The Cocheco Valley Humane Society will do their best to get the necessary treatments for these ferret. So far your donations have contributed to three major surgeries. We have at least 3 more to do. One ferret has been diagnosed with a combination of insulinoma and cardiomyopathy, a very deadly combination. The vet and care giver are trying to balance the medications but it's rough going. Two others are on medication for insulinoma; one will be going in for a blood glucose test this week. Sebastian, who had a large tumor removed from the side of his face, is reported to be doing very well by his care givers, and he is joining in play with his step brothers and sisters. Several others are still in rough shape and are being medicated and syringe fed. We lost one, who is now no longer suffering. I just wish we could have gotten her earlier. Even a few weeks may have made the difference. We have a long way to go before the rest are out of the woods. The humane society shelter who is sponsoring this rescue is small. They have very limited resources and are still providing care for numerous other animals besides these 21 ferrets. They can use any dollar you can spare. Mark the donations, "Ferret Rescue" and it will go into a special fund for the ferrets. You can mail the donations directly to: Cocheco Valley Humane Society 262 County Farm Road Dover, NH 03820 A big thank you to all of you who have sent in donations. They have been a great help. The humane society shelter is very grateful for the generosity shown by you. Dick B. [Posted in FML issue 2361]