Makara and Ruby arrived on 3/10/06 because their owner had a baby and no longer had enough time for them. Ruby is a
sweetheart. She does nip toes if she is not getting enough attention or if her belly is being tickled. Makara is a toy hoarder, and tends to bite arms (lick, lick, chomp). She doesn't particularly like men.
Annual vet check and distemper shots done on 1/28/08 (LS). According to the records provided with them, they were likely born July of 2002.
Ruby and Makara both had adrenal surgery on 4/18/08 (LS). They have recovered well, although both still have sparse coats. They have been removed from adoption because Makara's biting behavior is continuing to
worsen. In addition, Ruby has been showing her advancing age. We have decided that the kindest thing is to allow these sisters to live out their days in the home they have known for over two years now. Ruby
went to the bridge 9/12/08 in the comfort of her snuggly. Her sister Makara continues as a permanent resident of FVF.
Baby(female) is a very sweet girl who arrived when her cage mate went to the
bridge. Baby was also having some veterinary issues and her owners did not want her to be alone, but did not feel she was getting enough attention either, and decided against bringing a companion in for her. Baby was
likely born early in 2002. Vet check, distemper shot and ferretonin implant done on 12/21/07 (NH). Baby did so well on her implant that she underwent adrenal surgery on 7/3/08 (LS). Baby was found to have bilateral adrenal disease. Her left adrenal gland was removed, however, the right was inoperable. As a result, Baby will need ferretonin
implants every four months for the remainder of her life. She is happy at FVF and we have decided to let her live out her days here. Bullet
was a very active senior who loved to play chase games and wrestle with other ferrets. He didn't seem to know he was a very senior citizen until recently when his age caught up with him. Bullet now spends most of his time sleeping with other older ferrets. Bullet was likely born early to mid 2000.
Bullet has shown symptoms of adrenal disease, but we have opted not to do surgery on him because of his age. He most recently received a ferretonin
implant on 7/3/08 (LS), his distemper shot was also updated at this time. Shia
(formerly Fatty) was injured in her cage at a local Petco. She was treated by a vet, but did not regain full use of her hind legs. Petco then made the decision to turn her over to FVF so she could be better rehabbed. She has gained strength and is "paddling" with her hind legs, sometimes supporting her weight with them. She is very playful and active and does not seem bothered by her "disability". FVF made her a "cart", but she didn't want anything to do with it (she could chase the cats and war dance better without it). She played with the other ferrets in the shelter mom's living quarters and after approx a year was integrated into the shelter population. She was probably born in January of 2007, and came to FVF at under six months of age. Although she has made progress, she will never fully recover normal hind leg function. She also does not seem to realize when she is going potty, and as a a result, frequently soils her hammock, her sleeping partner, and herself. Her most recent distemper booster and vet check was done on 4/17/08 (AMC).
Swipers was adopted approximately two years ago by a preteen and her father. In June, 2008 FVF was contacted by the girl's mother after she was told that her ex-husband had moved the Swipers to the
porch, then to the garage where she was no longer getting attention or care. The woman removed Swipers and brought her back to FVF. Because Swipers had been in at least three homes prior to her first arrival at FVF, and
because of the horrible treatment she had recently endured, we decided that she will live out the rest of her days here where she is happily chasing the shelter mom's cats and putting toys under the bed. Vet check and
distemper done 8/8/08 (AMC). Pookie arrived with her brothers Harriman and NipNap (still available for adoption) following the death of their owner. Pookie is a small girl who was reportedly
the dominant ferret in this group. She likes to be rolled over during play and loves her hammocks. She will respond to a shaker but doesn't like soft treats. Based on the condition of her teeth she was
likely born summer of 2004. Vet check and distemper shots done on 7/11/08 (AMC). Pookie has a dead canine removed, along with the tooth next to it. She recovered nicely and eats fine. FVF made the decision
to remove her from adoption when she began dropping weight (she was always very tiny) and became frail in appearence. She is still interested in getting out and exploring the shelter beyond the senior room, but does act like
she may be older than originally thought/reported. She will live out her days here with other senior ferrets to keep her company and lots of warm blankets and beds to curl up in. |
