Good news to counter the bad

As you can see from Rachel's last post, things did not go very well for Cadet. Yet there is good news to be shared and take comfort in. (AUGH! I just ended a sentence with a preposition. Kill me.)

On Sunday, McGee and DiNozzo were adopted by a lovely little girl and her mother. It was obvious by the way the little girl cradled the dwarf hamsters that they are going to be very well taken care of and loved. They will be keeping their names, as the family thought the names were too darn cute. Congratulations to the boys for getting their forever home!

McGee and DiNozzo in their foster home

In other happy news, Molsen the ferret is healing well. Unfortunately, removing the tumor on his toe would have required the removal of the entire toe. Since it isn't cancerous, doesn't seem to affect his walking or cause him pain, it was decided that it would be best to leave it as it is. The surgery to remove the adrenal tumor was a great success, however, and he's already looking much better. Where he previously had scabs from scratching himself, he now has smooth skin. With luck, it won't be long before his fur starts to grow back in those patches. The incision site looks to be healing properly as well. Three cheers for Molsen!

Despite the success at the Purina rally, Small Pets-Big Hearts is still in need of monetary donations to help with the cost of the recent surgeries. If you can afford to help out, every dollar is very much appreciated. If you would rather donate food, bedding, or cleaning supplies, those donations are also greatly appreciated.

Molsen is Doing Great!

I am very happy to post about Molsen the ferret's fabulous recovery after surgery. He went in to have his adrenal tumor reoved and a tumor on his toe. The tumor on his toe was biopsied and found to be benign. It would have been difficult to remove the tumor without removing the whole toe. Since it is benign , we found it best to let it be, it isn't bothering him at all or growing. The tumor on his left adrenal gland was removed. His first night back home , we was very groggy. Now he is back to his perky and energetic self. His incision area is healing perfectly and we can already see improvement with his skin. We cannot wait for his fur to start growing back in. We are very proud of Molsen and happy that he is on the mend!

Sadness Over Cadet

I have sad news about Cadet the soft furred rat. The swollen area on his face has not gone down at all. I talked to Dr.T and as he feared, there is actually a tumurous process going on. The abscess and infection was only secondary to the tumor growth. Given the location of the tumor, it is on his face and mouth, removal is not possible. .
Both Dr.T and I agree that in order to end Cadet's suffering and stop it before his suffering worsens , euthanisia is the kindest thing we can do for him. We gave all we could and did all we could to make him better, it seems so unfair in the end , it is untreatable.. and Cadet will be lost. I hate making this decision and saying good bye. I never truly know if it is the right thing to do and I second guess myself. I know Dr.T did all he could and he would only recommend it if it was the best thing for Cadet. It still isn't easy.
This is a picture of Cadet before the tumor, abscess and infection.

Purina Pro-Plan Rally to Rescue!

Free tomorrow? Love SP-BH? Want to help us spread the love for the little ones?

Come to the Purina Pro-Plan Rally to Rescue. It's taking place at the American Legion. (3740 North Buffalo Road in Orchard Park) from 10am - 3pm. DO IT!

Molsen and Cadet

Next week Monday, November 22nd, Molsen the ferret is having his adrenal surgery. Cadet the soft furred rat is also going in for surgery. He is having an abscess removed that is on his face/mouth area. Please keep them in your thoughts and wish them well.
We are still fundraising for Molsen and Cadet's surgeries. Please feel free to donate toward's them, every bit counts. You can e-mail us at Rachel_Murphy@Smallpets-bighearts.org for details on how to donate.
Thank you.

Public Apology

Hello to all from your friendly assistant blogger.

I do have to apologize sincerely. I have been rather neglecting my job as assistant blogger, and thus putting more work on Rachel and Ray. I have been settling into some new life changes, but there's no reason that I couldn't have made time for at least a few brief updates.

Don't forget about next Saturday's event, the Pro-Plan Rally to Rescue. It's taking place at the American Legion. (3740 North Buffalo Road in Orchard Park). I promise that I will post the hours of the event (and other details) as soon as I know them.

Again, my sincerest apologies for my oversights.