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Post by Jeremy's Boggle on Oct 2, 2012 8:11:28 GMT -5
So sorry. DIP Deano. So glad he spent his last hours with you. Hope something can be done to prevent this from happening again.
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Post by Sherry on Oct 2, 2012 9:04:35 GMT -5
Wow. Unbelievable that the rescue left that little one with them after returning the other ferrets! Especially if he was bonded to any of the others. Poor mite.
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Post by allie516 on Oct 2, 2012 11:20:17 GMT -5
Wow. Unbelievable that the rescue left that little one with them after returning the other ferrets! Especially if he was bonded to any of the others. Poor mite. I asked why they would do that. They said if they had a chance to keep him placed why not...I know what they care about
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Post by katt on Oct 2, 2012 11:54:32 GMT -5
If they needed help with him I would have helped...I would have taken him in... ...I wish...I could have done more.... But it was far to late. I knew that when I got him but I did what I could.... So now I have to be the one to ask - why Didn't you take him in? Immediately. He very well could have been treatable with immediate medical intervention. And if you truly believed it was too late, a vet would have helped him cross quickly and peacefully without suffering for another night. I understand he was not your ferret, but many vets (especially emergency vets) can at least provide minimal care for strays and such, or at least help ease them out of their misery, and as Sherry said most rescues have at least some sort of vetting agreement, at least for emergencies. When an animal is in that bad of shape, picking him up tomorrow isn't soon enough. I am glad that you made him more comfortable in his last moments and I do hope the shelter does a necropsy on him. Please be sure to let us know what they find. That being said, I hope these people are brought to justice and that you follow through and make sure they are reported. It sounds like the rescue is on these particular owners, but what about the other ferrets that were with him when you fostered them? Is the foster checking on them too?
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Post by allie516 on Oct 2, 2012 14:25:42 GMT -5
If they needed help with him I would have helped...I would have taken him in... ...I wish...I could have done more.... But it was far to late. I knew that when I got him but I did what I could.... So now I have to be the one to ask - why Didn't you take him in? Immediately. He very well could have been treatable with immediate medical intervention. And if you truly believed it was too late, a vet would have helped him cross quickly and peacefully without suffering for another night. I understand he was not your ferret, but many vets (especially emergency vets) can at least provide minimal care for strays and such, or at least help ease them out of their misery, and as Sherry said most rescues have at least some sort of vetting agreement, at least for emergencies. When an animal is in that bad of shape, picking him up tomorrow isn't soon enough. I am glad that you made him more comfortable in his last moments and I do hope the shelter does a necropsy on him. Please be sure to let us know what they find. That being said, I hope these people are brought to justice and that you follow through and make sure they are reported. It sounds like the rescue is on these particular owners, but what about the other ferrets that were with him when you fostered them? Is the foster checking on them too? I did not take him in because I did not have the money for a 200$ (or more That they will not cover) vet bill With my car breaking down, the move, and my dog developing allergies to his food. He had to go in for testing. Because I am no longer under contract with them they would not have covered the vet bill. I asked when I called. If I did not have everything hitting at once I would have taken him in myself. They have been reported, and they will be checked out and hopefully have fines and more filed against them. I asked why they dont check on the rescues closer. They said they do but not for "disposable" Animals.... They dont have the people or time.... Understand I was working with them for a while when I fostered. Then after that I helped them out some. But with everything going on in my life I terminated my contract for the time being. Because in the contract it states if they need a foster to be taken in they can call upon you on any time to take a foster into your home...That is just something I can not manage at the moment. The other ferrets that was with him were places in a different home when they were surrendered. I guess they went today to make sure all was well with them. They have to get the body check if they want to file reports and press charges. I will let you know what is found when it is found.
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Post by Thérèse on Oct 3, 2012 6:09:54 GMT -5
Condolences. It is especially hard when you care for an animal and get it healthy and happy for it's forever home and then someone does something like this. Keeping you in my thoughts. Thank you for letting his last hours be in a caring environment
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Post by allie516 on Oct 16, 2012 2:07:03 GMT -5
Im sorry I have not been on to update. He had worms....
Very very sad...Still upset about this..How he passed...He deserved so much more.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2012 5:53:10 GMT -5
I'm sorry for your loss. At least you were able to make him comfortable and give him the love he deserved in his last moments. Now for my rant: How? HOW?! I can't believe people would let their pets get like this! I feel bad if I don't have time to let my ferts out during the day due to work/school/stress/etc, I can't imagine neglecting one to the point of dying of starvation/worms. Heck, my dog started dropping weight rapidly and the first thing I did was take him in to get checked out. (He just needed a higher caloric diet due to an extreme puppy-level metabolism and a substantial increase in exercise - no worms, no worries just needed some more meat!) But how?! I mean I can understand what happened to my rescue (Dexter) - he was ignored in a dirty, moldy cage but at least his owner kept him "fed looking" (aka overweight due to Walmart Food and no exercise). Shouldn't all owners feel the need to keep their pets "fed looking" at the very least? I would be so embarrassed if someone saw my animal and it was starving. It is a pretty clear indication of the maturity and humanity of the individual. I understand things happen and people run out of cash to spend on animals but these people got the ferret from a rescue. To my knowledge all rescues will take back their adoptees at any time. They could have gotten help, advice, or surrendered the animal at any time. Unacceptable.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2012 9:06:56 GMT -5
Although slightly possible, ferrets don't get worms in general. I would get a second opinion
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2012 13:19:22 GMT -5
Although slightly possible, ferrets don't get worms in general. I would get a second opinion I second this.
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