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Nikea and
Bandit
Last fall, I only had one
little ferret, Bandit, but I wanted a nice big cage for him instead
of the little one he came with. So I did a search on the internet
and found a website for Texas Ferret Rescue (Millie) who had a used
Marshall Mansion for sale.
 I emailed her, bought it online
and told her I would be there to pick it up that weekend. Even
though I was new to ferret-momdom, I filled in an application online
also in case I wanted to adopt another one. Well, when I got there,
I got to see what the Texas Ferret Rescue was all about and what a
wonderful caring person Millie was. This one little sweet albino
girl kept coming around my ankles, and when I picked her up she
would snuggle and close her eyes and just be so still like a little
Buddha. Millie told me she had her for almost 6 months and not sure
why no one adopted her except maybe the pink eyes freaked people
out. Needless to say, Nikea came home with me that day.
She and Bandit (who was only 3
months old at the time, Nikea was 3 years old) bonded. She is the
most laid back couch potato homebody of a ferret anyone ever saw.
Her idea of playing is to jump on a towel and let ME drag HER all
over the house, like a princess on a throne. Her favorite thing is
to jump in my lap, lay on her back and let me give her a 'weasel
day-spa massage'. She puts her little paws in front of her face and
closes her eyes while I rub her sides and head and legs. Ah
bliss!!! I call her my 'office assistant' because she ignores
everything in the house except office supplies - she LOVES to steal
ink cartridges, notebooks, erasers, etc and hoard them in her
hidey-hole.
Bandit is still a rambunctious
handful but she helps him zen out a little and he is calming down
more as he gets older, even HE likes a massage now and then!
Both my weazillies have the run
of the ferret-proofed part of the house when I'm home, Bandit comes
running when he hears a squeak toy and Nikea's cue is shaking the
treat box. The best thing that ever happened was to meet Millie and
to adopt Nikea, she is my little white princess.
KC Reynolds
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 Tucker
This is
Tucker; my first baby ever, I got him in 2002. I had wanted a
ferret from the time I knew what one was. When I found Tucker,
I fell in love with Mr. crazy, silly, sneaky fur ball
instantly!!!!!!! We even have the same birthday (well there's a 27
year difference). He is perfect!!!
Celeste A. Jones
Denton, TX
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Noah
Submitted by: Glenna Walker
Adopted May 28 2005
Sable with a pink nose
Jax was our
first ferret, adopted from Petco Store. We had him 3-months before ferret
math set in. We
 learned of
Millie Sanders of Texas Ferret Lovers Rescue (TxFLR) from our vet assistant who
adopted several from her. Noah couldn't be a sweeter boy. He chose us by
staring up at us with those innocent eyes. Our boys got along great.
Three weeks before Christmas 2005, Noah had hind leg weakness. I got on the
email list and was told to get
him to a vet ASAP. Our only choice was to take him to an emergency clinic across
town. All the tests came back negative. We we  re
sent home puzzled with no answers. At Dr. Murray's office on Friday, Millie,
Christinna and Cindy were there and Noah, with his Santa hat on, quickly drew
everyone's attention. Again, tests came back negative but Dr. Murray
diagnosed possible JV Lymphoma, gave him a few days to 3-weeks to live if this
was so or on a positive note, it could just be a back injury from a fall.
Either way the medication would help him. We were expecting the worst but Noah
quickly responded to the meds and by the 2nd day, he was able to stand and
walk. Three weeks later, he was going strong with no sign of cancer. Many
friends and family prayed for our little guy and we know God does answer
prayers. Noah is still with us today. There are no words to describe
the bond between Noah and me. He's mommy's little angel and a true little
miracle. - The End |
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PolyEster
Submitted by: Christinna
Adopted June 05
Dark sable
Poly was an owner surrender. She was terribly dehydrated and
malnourished, kept in a small cat crate as a cage. She was filthy.
Within 2 weeks of being surrendered, she gained half a pound and now is a
beautiful, healthy little crazy girl.
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Canvas (AKA JellyBean)
Adopted Dec 04
Submitted by: Christinna
DEW (Dark Eyed White)
This little girl is the best! She will crawl up into my lap and curl up
for a nap. She doesn't want to be put down, but will struggle to stay in
your hands when you have to go.
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Charlie, Maggie & Ziggy
Submitted by: Diana
Adopted 2 years ago
(2004)
Charlie is a
DEW. (Dark-Eyed White) handsome boy
Maggie is a precious sable
Ziggy is an
adorable sable
All are around 6-7 years old.
Charlie and Maggie came to me after I read Maggie and Ziggy's story of
needing a home. I got in touch with Millie and was blessed to be able to
give them a forever home. Millie decided to keep Ziggy. Charlie
needed a home and I fell in love with him before even seeing him. Maggie
and Charlie made the long trip from Tx to Co almost two years ago. A while
after, Millie contacted me to see if Maggie and Ziggy could be reunited...how
could I say no! These babies are a blessing to me. They are precious
in every way. Since being a part of my family Maggie has had adrenal
surgery and is doing well. Maggie was diagnosed with insulinoma after having a
seizure, she's doing well on her meds. Charlie has also been diagnosed with
insulinoma after having hind end weakness and is on meds and doing well.
He's also had several teeth removed and didn't like it at all. During his
follow up visit he quickly hid from the vet as soon as she walked in the room
and spoke. It was sad and funny at the same time. He is now showing signs
of being adrenal and we're doing Lupron shots for that. Ziggy has been a healthy
girl since she came to me, being a good girl for her Mommy. I've never
once regretted adopting these three from Millie. I love their little
kisses they give me and they are very much spoiled, they deserve no less than my
best of love and care.
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