Misty, Jenny, & Sable

Zoo's Ferret Sanctuary

Misty, Jenny, & Sable

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 & 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 6/8/02, 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 & 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!!!

UPDATE: November 13, 2003

On May 29, 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, & 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, & 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.

On August 19, 2006, we lost Sable. Adrenal disease, insulinoma, & 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, & others will wait until you leave the room when they go.... Sable snuggled in & cuddled. She felt secure in my arms, & 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...