Sooo….. we have new ferrets at the shelter, so everyone can check in for their shifts. Three are some who will be unavailable, so please check back through the emails and see if you can cover for these people who are taking vacations.
Bonnie and I went first to Mississauga Animal Control to pick up Kirby, a special needs boy, he has a serious biting problem and no-one should go near him unless you wear the gloves, at least for the first few days. Also, note; NO sandals or Shorts if you value your ankles and feet. He has adrenal disease and that may be the issue. We also think he was abused. I picked him up several times with the grip Randy taught me several years ago so he could not bite me, and I held him for short periods. He was wandering behind Bonnie's feet and she moved and Kirby went for her ankles. I had to pick him up again. So please, some caution. Speak to Randy if you are not sure of handling him yourself until she can teach you how to. Kirby is about 3-4 years old. And he actually is quite cute.
Randy thinks Kirby may also have cutaneous lymphoma, you can see he has an ear problem.
Next up is Frederica, a lovely gentle sable who has a huge vulva, a cold, adrenal, and Guardia, she has issues. Please ask Randy about her meds, she needs them regularly,
She slept most of the time after we brought her in, so I cannot say much more about her.
She needs some special TLC. We were told she is 5 years old.
And now we get to Jinx. Noreen picked him up in Hamilton and stayed with us the afternoon to help settle every one in. Jinx is a sable boy who also may be adrenal, but is a very gentle playful boy. He will put his teeth on you but lets go immediately, no biting.
Jinx is probably around 1 ½ to two years old. He is very playful and active. He should not last long in the shelter.
And Finally, Socks. She has some serious issues……………
Socks is bald, naked or bare whichever way you put it she has no hair, or just a few hairs on her face. She is about 5 years old and seriously adrenal, with insulinoma. She also has a cordoma on her tail, and a mast cell on her flank, and to top this off, she is diagnosed with a slightly enlarged heart . She needs some special feeding and care, so she gets to stay at our house for awhile. She is not too steady on her feet and so far sleeps a lot. She is very affectionate, she loves licking in the ears and on the cheeks of whoever picks her up. She does seem to have good energy to explore her new surroundings. We'll keep y'all updated on her progress.
Not a great day. Four ferrets all adrenal, amongst other issues. With all this we have to do some serious fundraising.
Nigel and Bonnie.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
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