Peanut, Nibbles, & Fluffy
September 24th, 2004
These three were brought to the sanctuary by a husband and wife who volunteer for T.A.I.L.S., our local humane society. T.A.I.L.S. does not take in ferrets. The three ferret girls had been purchased as a reward for the couple`s daughter who had behavior issues. The girl wound up in a correctional facility and the couple didn`t have the time to care for the ferrets.
We are happy to meet some new friends and they have offered to come volunteer for US a couple times a month! They will be coming this Tuesday, September 28th, 2004. They have asked us to make a memorial marker in honor of their cat Simon. They will bring the $39 donation for this when they come to volunteer next week. The money will help with general support of the ferrets here at the sanctuary.
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Peanut
Nibbles
Fluffy
UPDATE: October 8th, 2004
Dale and his wife never showed up to volunteer--nor did they ever call us.
Peanut wound up at the vet this morning. She was vomiting, lethargic, and had lost weight. (She was very thin to begin with!) We suspected blockage, but that was ruled out. I am to treat with supportive care. If she worsens we will have to take her in for exploratory surgery. The other two are fine.
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UPDATE: October 28th, 2004
We never heard a word from our new friends. The unclaimed memorial marker is still on the shelf. They don`t know how very sick Peanut Girl was----but the good news (after days of intensive care here and over $300 at the vet....) is that she has recovered.
UPDATE: March 30th, 2005
The three girls continue to thrive and enjoy their group (Sweet group). They are very good with others, have no biting problems, and are not picky eaters. They are not super about their litterboxes, but we will forgive them that fault. Peanut has gained weight now and looks very good! All three are very happy little spirits.
The former owners never made contact again.
More later!
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UPDATE: September 26th, 2006
The girls chose to leave Sweet Group and join the Star Wars group several months ago. Star Wars accepted them, so it was a done deal! (Star Wars usually chooses to stay out longer at playtime and has a bit more energy than Sweet group.)
Nibbles has been going adrenal for a couple months now. Thanks to a generous donation from SOS, she will be receiving her 4 month lupron depot this week, along with 14 others in need. May God bless all at SOS for making this possible. Thank you, so much!
Peanut Girl is doing just fine. Looking and feeling great!
Fluffy is fragile, but healthy so far.
More later.
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UPDATE: November 8th, 2006
Nibbles became adrenal and lost about half her fur a few months ago. She got a lupron shot last month (Thanks SOS for your generous donation which covered 15 of our 19 adrenal babies!) It is a four month depot, but we have found it often lasts for 5-6 months. Nibbles has begun to re-grow her fur and appears to be feeling much better. No more itching half to death!
Peanut Girl is doing superbly! She, along with her two sisters, has chosen to stay with Star Wars group (one of the rowdiest!)
Fluffy is still very thin and fragile, but no one messes with her because she can stand up to the biggest and strongest in the room!!!!
The three girls continue to thrive.
More later!
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UPDATE: November 2007
Peanut is now the only one left from this group. After Laurel and Curly came to stay, she really bonded with them and now has joined them. This is our volunteer Matthew holding Peanut.
More later.
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