Misty, Jenny, & Sable
Misty
Misty was surrendered by a woman who had three ferrets. The other two were girls but she didn't like the little boy. She was feeding all three of them Meow Mix and mashed potatoes!!! "Mystique" was a TERRIBLE biter and the woman's 13 year old son HATED the ferret. They referred to him as "Fat Ass". The woman didn't want this boy.
After they got home to the Sanctuary, Cathy was really surprised when they discovered that "something" was MISSING!!!! "Mystique" became "Misty"! She still nips from time to time and doesn't get along well with some of the others, but she has really improved!!!!
Cathy decided not to call the woman regarding their "discovery". A pet should not be selected for its looks, or its sex, but rather for it's personality. Misty sure has plenty of THAT......
UPDATE:
On June 8th, 2002, a year and a half after taking in Misty, Cathy got a call from Misty's former owner. It seems that she has fallen on hard times and lost her job and she wanted Cathy to take in Misty's former sisters Jenny and Sable. If Cathy didn't, she would put a "free to good home" ad in the paper. The ferrets have had a diet of Meow Mix and mashed potatoes. She lives at least an hour away, but Cathy couldn't turn them down. The three girls were so happy to be reunited!! They recognized one another right away. It was wonderful!!!
Jenny
Sable
UPDATE: November 13th, 2003
On May 29th, 2003, we lost our Misty. She died at home following a brief illness.
Sable has become adrenal. She is losing her fur now and will be receiving a lupron shot in late November.
Jenny is doing well.
UPDATE: December 18th, 2004
A nasty flu has swept our room. The older ones are having an especially difficult time. We have been providing supportive care, special feedings, and meds for the ones with secondary issues.
Jenny has been mostly sleeping these past couple days. The virus had taken hold in spite of all efforts because she was older and frail.
Our only wish was to keep her comfortable, provide supportive care, and allow her to choose her own time. We lost Jenny today.
I know she had lymphoma and that it was just a matter of time--but I feel this illness sped up the process----and we will miss our sweet little girl. She was eight years old.
The others in her group have all recovered.
Love, Zoo
UPDATE:
On August 19th, 2006 we lost Sable. Adrenal disease, insulinoma, and old age were all competing with each other to take her. She lived much longer than the vet thought she would. The night she died, she kept asking to be held. It`s odd how some of them want you to be there with them and others will wait until you leave the room when they go.... Sable snuggled in and cuddled. She felt secure in my arms and honored me greatly by allowing me to share that moment with her. It has taken me a few weeks to update this page. I am still having a difficult time when I do meds out there. I miss her sweet face...
Love, Zoo