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| Ermie, July 29, 2004 |
July 29th, 2004
We took in two little girls today--victims of severe neglect. Each weighs under a pound. Because we don`t know their
names, we have named the little DEW Ermie, and the little chocolate Sue.
A young guy swiped them from someone he knew. They were being starved... He called the authorities. (There are other
animals there too). He then called the local vet, to ask where he could take them. We were the next call...
I have volunteered to be a witness as to the condition they were in, when surrendered to us. Pictures won`t describe
how they feel in your hands---just fragile little bones...
The longer I do this, the more I become disgusted with my fellow man. Is there any justice in this world??? I wish the
person who did this would be put behind bars with no food or water, for an extended length of time.
Please put in a prayer to the "Great Ferret" that they make it.
Love, Zoo
UPDATE: March 30, 2005
Although Sue LOOKED worse, Ermie was the sickest. Both got fluids for several days, and both were put on
"soup". Poor Ermie was grinding her teeth for nearly a month. She was treated for ulcers, and began to thrive, after the first
couple weeks. Both began to eat kibble & put on weight.
Ermie & Sue absolutely LOVE running the room! They integrated into the Sweet group after quarantine
was up--and there they remain. Sue is not good about her bathroom habits--Ermie is. (That`s OK, Sue--We`re glad you`re alive!!!)
Sue likes toes. Ermie is indifferent about them. Both are very playful. Ermie grew an especially beautiful
coat, when the season changed. Proper nutrition is so important!!!
The young man who brought them here never called again---nor were we called to testify against the negligent
former owner. Our guess is that perhaps they were friends, and he didn`t want to stir up too much dust... At any rate, Ermie
& Sue are sure two happy campers NOW!!!
UPDATE: September 23, 2006
Ermie went adrenal, right after our last update. She also had insulinoma & lymphoma.... Ermie was terminal,
but nobody would have known, except for the drastic weight loss at the end. She still played hard, hid her toys, and loved
her soup.
Early on the morning of August 23, 2006, she left us, in her sleep. How beautiful, to be able to live life
to its fullest, right up until the end.
Another goodbye... Another grave to dig... Sometimes, this gets pretty hard....
Love, Zoo
ps--Sue is doing all right. She has a good group to comfort her.
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