We’re proud to present
our very first issue of the Biggest Little Ferret Shelter Newsletter!
We wanted to bring this to you so you can read our success stories,
helpful hints, cute photos, whatever, we just want to let you join
us in our daily life of being ferret parents and have a quick reference
of available resources.
This will be a monthly publication, if you
would like to get on the mailing list or have it emailed, please let
us know.
About The Board:
President: October
Secretary: Amber
Treasurer: October
Director: Chris
Logo
Contest!
Okay, I need an artist because I have no artistic skills. Here are the thoughts for a logo… Since it is the Biggest Little
Ferret Shelter, we’re thinking here… we need to have an arch, write
the name of the shelter in the arch, then have a ferret or two or
three or four running around or peeking around or something ferret
like around the arch… get creative!
A success story:
Jenny was brought to the
shelter in June of 2003. She had been at her previous home for about
3 years. When she came to the shelter, you could tell she had a very
hard life.
She was bought for a kid who loved her and then decided
she was too much trouble. Instead of the child parents finding a new
home for Jenny, they thought to teach their child a lesson and not
care for her either. But instead of the child learning a lesson all
they did was punish a very sweet little ferret.
She had been locked
in her cage for almost the entire 3 years while she was at that home.
She never got out to play or receive any type of attention other then
when she had some cat food put in the cage. A neighbor lady knew the
conditions this ferret was living in, and when the owners decided
they were moving out of state, she took it upon herself to make sure
that the ferret got left behind and placed in a proper environment.
Jenny was picked up by the shelter operator of the Biggest Little
Ferret Shelter soon after. When October heard about Jenny, she was
appalled at her story and wanted to give her a good home.
When Jenny
got to the shelter, October went to change her diet in her food bowl
and discovered that while the food dish may have been filled with
cat food, the dish was very large so it would not have to be filled
often, and the food was molding on the bottom of the dish. This just
shows how un-often they had even
bothered to feed her. It took October
over a week to get her to come out of the cage on her own, and even
then she was debating, would only come out for a short while, then
crawl back in her cage and curl up like a scared little ferret.
She
had no idea what it meant to play, let alone be loved.
little
girl definitely had a hard life.
I was looking at the NNFN website
and the adoptable ferrets, when I read Jenny’s story I knew I had
to rescue this ferret. The first time I met her she was a very skinny
scared little girl, who was a bit nippy. October had told us how much
work she had done with her. That when Jenny first came to the shelter
she wouldn’t come out of her cage on her own, had no idea how to play
or that humans can be her friends.
My husband and I were determined
to have Jenny added to our family. October brought her to our house
so she could meet our boys and she has been with us ever since. Since
she became a member of our family she has become a changed little
girl. She has ferret friends, something she never had before. She
has not nipped at anyone in over 4 months and looks absolutely wonderful.
When October came to visit her after she had been with us for about
two months, she didn’t even recognize Jenny. She has learned how to
play, how much fun it is to dook, dance and just be a ferret. We love
her very much and are grateful that we were able to add her to our
family. Her name is now Queen Jennifur.
If not for the shelter, who
knows the horrors Queen Jennifur and many other ferrets would be going
through. So thank you October and everyone else involved with the
shelter.
Sincerely, Amber, Chris,
& All the Fuzzy Ferrets.
Another contest??
Why
yes, we want your stories, we want your photos, we want it all ferret
related!!! Every issue we want to share your experiences, your
laughs and your sadness. Prizes are this, you get the satisfaction
of contributing to a non-profit, no-kill ferret shelter, you get to
be involved and have your story printed on cheap paper because we
can’t afford anything else.
And the best veterinarian in the area award goes to… drum roll please…
Dr.
Cameron Ross D.V.M. at Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital
Minden
may seem like a long drive from Reno, but it’s not for the fuzzies
that need the right care. Dr. Cameron Ross is a very compassionate
person towards these critters and his knowledge of ferrets is beyond
me. Thank you Dr. Ross Cameron for working with the shelter!
Cameron
Ross, D.V.M
1390 Highway 88
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-3693
Member American
Animal Hospital Association
A couple thoughts…
Running a ferret shelter is tough, not only is it time consuming but also costly. The money I spend comes out of my own pocket, the food, the vet costs, the gas, the everything. The few donations I do receive are greatly appreciated. I also understand that sometimes ferret lovers don’t have the financial means, so please, come to the shelter and play with the fuzzies, they will appreciate it, and it will give me much needed time to get caught up on cleaning. Oh, please don’t call at 3 am and ask my hours, the shelter is in my home, it is my home, I need to be able to sleep, so, by appointment only please J
Life at the Shelter
by Phyllis Elledge
‘Cause everyone here is so gentle
and kind.
They took us all in with nary a thought
Despite the baggage
that some have brought.
Many here are old, some were abandoned
or hurt.
While others are sick, or just no longer “cute”.
A few had
families that loved them so dear
But could no longer keep them, so
now they live here.
We’re always kept warm and have nice clean
beds.
There’s always fresh water and we’re very well fed.
We get out
to play and run and play fight
Then we’re tucked back in our
cages, safe every night.
Those healthy and happy sometimes find
a new home.
And get Forever Families, no more to roam.
When they leave
the shelter we’re all sad
But deep in our hearts we’re all really glad.
But
some were abused, and feel scared and alone.
Their trust has been shattered,
all hope is gone.
So they’ll live at the shelter, their Forever Home.
And those
who are sick are not turned away
They live at the shelter ‘til the
end of their days.
There’ll be tests and meds, done along with a hug
and a kiss
There’s not a chance of a cure that these shelter moms miss.
And
when the time comes to pass they’re not alone
For they’re usually being
held by someone from here at our home.
They know they were loved as
much as the hale and the hearty
And they know one day they’ll all be
reunited at the Bridge for a party!
Even though they lived
at a shelter they’ll never be sad
For they’ll have lots of new friends
and they’re really glad
That there was someone that loved them and
cared so much
To help their crossing be peaceful, as they give a last
gentle touch.
But we who live here think nothing about it
and
we know we’re held dear by our shelter parents
Who are filled
with patience, compassion and love.
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