George

Because this week wasn’t already sad enough with the stray dog, now we are caring for a beloved pet in her final days.

Wednesday night I notice George, our 5 year old female ferret, was acting odd. I took her out of the cage and she just curled up in my arms, she is normally very feisty so I knew this was not good. She had been fine earlier that day.

In an attempt to get her back to herself I gave her a bath. She hates baths and they normally get a reaction from her, but this one didn’t. After that she had trouble walking and couldn’t move her hind legs.

I have ideas of what is wrong with her but we still aren’t sure. Since Wednesday she has not eaten and the only water she gets is when I move her to the water so she can drink.

The outcome does not look good and I am trying to come to terms with this, but its hard to imagine her not being here.

For now I’ve tried to make her comfortable in a laundry basket, so I can carry her around the house with me and she seems to like spending the time with me.