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Shasta
• Surrendered to the Shelter on December 3, 2016. She found a Forever Home February 24, 2018! |
May 1, 2021:
Hello Brenda, I'm reaching out to you with sadness. Shasta has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Approximately 6 months ago she developed an aggressive, rapid growing tumor in her right adrenal gland. We did take her to Cornell as soon as we realized the abnormal growth rate but it had progressed past a surgical option by the time we were able to get her seen there. She was much loved and charmed everyone right up to the end. She was predeceased buy Murray (7.5 yrs old) in December and is now dooking, dancing, and playing with him again like when they first met. Mario and Maria are a bit sad but otherwise doing well. I have included pictures of Shasta's last few weeks and a few of M&M. All our best, The Mallory's
April 17, 2020:
I just wanted to reach out with an update on the fur kids. They're doing well and keeping us busy. They like that we're home all day and get to spend more time around everyone. Here are some pics of Shasta. I will send a separate email with Mario and Maria. Thank you for all you do for the kids. We hope you're doing well.
As you can see in the attached pics, while Shasta is still a silly, happy, little spitfire, Mario and Maria are still cuddle bugs once she's warn them out with her shenanigans. The Mallory's
August 19, 2019:
Wow. Hi! Sorry it's been so long. I wasn't sure you'd been getting my emails because you weren't responding. Everyone's doing great.
Shasta was apparently younger than I thought because she's gotten longer, although she's still little. She's a bundle of happy, energetic dooking all the time while she's playing. She never keeps everyone on the move playing with her.
Mario and Maria are right there with her playing until they decide it's time to cuddle. Then Maria curls up in our arms, laps, or with my older ferret Murray and Mario cuddles with my husband.
They all keep Murray young at heart although he's developed adrenalin tumors, he still plays like crazy just has some fur loss. I'm certain he wouldn't be doing as well if he were alone.
Anyway, here are some pictures from this weekend.
May 19, 2018:
Well, a good time was had today. Shasta was able to steal a roll of paper towel and fun ensued.
April 26, 2018:
Hi. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. Ironically, I was just thinking yesterday that we had picked up Mario & Maria exactly a month earlier and I should touch base. Everyone's doing great. They've taken over the house and are very happy to share it with us. Here are a few pics from tonight. I hope you got that one of Mario. I hit the wrong button so here are the rest.
March 26, 2018:
The kids reunited yesterday and were very happy to see each other. This was the only pic I managed but they were playing like a minute hadn't passed.
They also met Murray and it was all nose to nose dooking and dancing so I let him join in the play and it went wonderfully. Maria likes his favorite game so he's happy as can be.
March 13, 2018:
Hi Brenda,
Just checking in to see how you are all doing. I'm certain the weather is making it a challenge. How have you been feeling? Were you able to get M&M to their appointment yesterday?
Shasta and Murray are getting along well although they both seem to want to play with me more than each other. They have taken well to co-habitation and spend most of there sleep time cuddling.
March 10, 2018:
Here's another one. I'm terrible at taking action shots but I thought you'd like this one.
March 9, 2018:
I do hope the damage was all ouside and didn't impact the roof at all. As for Mario and Maria changing the dynamic, it is to be expected a bit. However, I have a few reasons I think it's a good idea. Shasta and Murray are socalizing more which is good. However, while it's taking some time, he and Maria were licking each others noses through the bars of the room divider the day we brought him out so I think they are likely to be compatible also. I won't rush them but I think they will fit. He's a very social boy.
Additionally, I now have Shasta's life long wellbeing to consider. Her being younger means it's very likely we will find ourselves in need of a more spirited companion as they get older. Or, we could have her current friends join us now and give them all love.
Then, there's the fact that if I could have seen into the future, I would have just taken them all in at the same time. I mistakenly tried anticipating things to much and was short sighted in my extensive thought process.
Shelter Response: As far as I can tell the house was not hurt but there is still a lot of snow so until that is gone I am not going to know for sure.
Okay I'm listening...You did what you thought was best. I will get them into see OFD for updates.. they came in 1 yr ago Feb so we will get them vaccinated. We have the 16th off I will try to get them in that day. Brenda
March 8, 2018:
Hi,
I hope things are getting settled with the restoration of power. Are you and all the fuzz balls ok? Was there damage to the house from the tree? It looked bad but I couldn't really tell.
Murray has his ups and downs. The past 2 days have seen he and Shasta playing quite a bit more. I haven't had to separate them and she no longer squeeks at him. There are no plays for dominance and they've taken to cuddling after play. I think she's good for him. We also think he doesn't have quite the stamina she had because he's a couple years older. She loves playing with us and the tubes though. Ad expected, we would like to adopt M&M. Maybe the last weekend of March if possible.
Shelter Response: I've been playing catch up all week, still have some catching up to do lots of outside tree and bushes damage. Some pulled roots right out of the ground. That is good that he and Shasta are paying more attention to each other. Awesome I am pleased. That could be or maybe losing his other friends has is a bit down and he will perk up in a bit. She is a treasure. Okay - but I need to remind you that is going to change the dynamic of Murray and Shasta. Murray could end up being the odd man out.
Hi from Shasta!
March 6, 2018:
They were very busy chattering, dancing, and chasing each other today. When they got too excited she started yelling at him when she pounced on him so I separated them again. It's going to be tough on Murray tonight. We lost Pacu today so he'll be sleeping alone for the 1st time in 4 years.
March 1, 2018:
Well, last night they spent a little more time together. She chased him around sniffing him but everytime he turned around she squeaked at him. Then, as soon as he turned back to run off, her nose was in his tail chasing him again. I have no idea what to make of it. They weren't fighting or even tussling. Neither of them was trying to be dominant. She just squeeked in his face and he'd go back to his business. Anyway, that was their 30 minutes of togetherness last night. We'll see how tonight goes as they're only allowed out together when I'm actually there.
Shelter Response: When she squeaks she is telling Murray you're too close. She wants to get to know him on her terms. That is a good sign. Get out of my space. Murray is going to feel comfortable because this is his home, it is going to take her about 30 days before she feels like this is her home. As long as they are not tussling then you are doing the introductions correctly. I think 30 min each introductions is a good time to start with, as they get more comfortable with each other, you will be able to extend that time. How did it go?
January 29, 2018:
Shasta meeting Murray.
January 28, 2018:
Karra and Brian got here about 2 they brought Murray to meet Shasta. The introductions went very well. They did the circling, sniffing thing. Went about their own business, then the circle and sniff again.
April 11, 2017:
Shasta was out yesterday I could not catch her, M and M were in the same room. They checked each other out and started playing. I will not put them in the same cage but I will allow them to play together. They are out right now running around tussling and chasing each other.
February 12, 2017:
Hey cyber friends and shelter supporters - Once again we got a message from SCAT Inc; they were having their own Lonely Hearts Club this Valentine’s Day. Miss Sharon asked Mum to send her the names of 3 of us that would like to have receive Valentine gifts. Mum sent the three of us newest fur kids that have come to the shelter.
The Box of things SCAT Inc sent got here this week… Mum got pictures of us checking out the stuffs. Thanks Miss Sharon for helpen our Mum take care of us… Here is their Facebook page.
December 12, 2016:
I think I am going to call the new little girl Shasta - she is sassy little girl full of bounce.
Initial Contact, December 01, 2016:
We found a ferret in our garage and we don't know where it came from. We have had it for about a week now, and all we have for it is food. We don't know how to properly take care of it. We thought we might keep it, but we realized we have to many pets. We don't know if it has its rabies or distemper shot. Please contact us if you can by any chance take the ferret.
Shelter Response, December 02, 2016:
Where are you located we will take the ferret. We are on route 64 about a mile south of Bristol Mountain. I am on my way out to work - I will be back in at 8 am I will call you when I get home.