A few years ago, Sondra had asked if we would take him & Casey Angel Cutie Pie in, in the event of her death. We agreed in a heartbeat. Sondra was a close friend, & a long time supporter of this sanctuary. 

 

Last July (2004) Sondra called us in tears. Casey Angel Citue Pie had died, and Bear Baby was grieving terribly. He would not eat. Sondra was beside herself, knowing she was not in a position to get another ferret to keep Bear Baby company--and she truly feared he would die too, if something wasn`t done very quickly. She asked if we could take Bear Baby a bit sooner than expected. Of course we agreed. With the help of her friend Billy, she began the 17 hour drive from Texas to Illinois,the next morning. She wanted to meet us in person & see where her furkid would be living.

 

Sondra & Billy arrived, July 4 (2004) They were quite impressed with our facility!

 

The first time I held Bear Baby in my arms, he molded to my body. He had lost some weight, in two days of not eating--but that was about to change. We waived the usual quarantine, because we were sure of his history. He LOVED running the room--and he got along well with everybody. He liked the Sweet group best, & chose to be with them. They agreed, & accepted him.

 

It broke Sondra`s heart to leave her cherished boy behind, but she was comfortable with her decision, seeing how he was already cuddling up with the others.

 

Bear Baby had a balding fanny, so we gave him a lupron shot. Several weeks later, he got a plush new coat!

 

More later--

 

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