Fourth in a series.

Following her uneventful spay procedure, and prior to her mystical disappearance, our ferret client Miss Ellie had been resting in a cage in the treatment room. Martha and Amos divided that huge space, moving equipment and clearing cabinets. I crawled around the flooring of the X-ray and dark space as I investigated the interior of the control board and behind the film processor.

Next, we headed to the medical facility ward and laundry. The pharmacy, examination rooms and reception workplace were equally upended. Was this a Harry Potter motion picture? Can ferrets disapparate?

On her hands and knees, gradually opening the hardly ever used area beneath the surgery scrub sink, she discovered Miss Ellie serenely peering at her from around a paint can. It was as though taking a snooze in a dark concealed burrow was normal for her.

An extensive exam exposed a healthy young woman ferret who Martha safely managed as I phoned the agitated family pet moms and dad. I worked hard to keep the frustrating relief out of my shipment as I shared the good news.

Gradually advancing, our little runaway's head towards the cage door I found that her spade-shaped noggin was just a little too large to pass. We rapidly customized that cage door for future ferrets in our care.

With Miss Ellie protected in her provider at the front desk, Martha was prepared. Davie barged in, veritably nabbing his family pet, and stormed out without a word.

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Animal care: Ferret on the run; nobody having a good time

Third in a series. One great day, early in my profession, a coworker hired & hellip;

May 14, 2023 1:01 PM.