Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Bath Time!








Our three ferrets in the process of getting one of their periodic baths. From top to bottom, Apache, Ariel and Bobby.

To the uninitiated, don't worry. They are not being choked. When dry, ferrets are a bundle of flying, flipping, fluffy fun and look bigger than they actually are. When wet, like in the images here, their true size becomes more apparent. So, the human hand looks much larger and gives the menacing look of a choke hold. Not true at all.

Our ferrets get the best food, the best litter, a great three-level cage and most importantly, lots of time outside the cage and attention from us.

There is a great "no kill" ferret rescue and placement organization in Northern Virginia, Ferrets First. Check them out if you are considering a ferret as a pet. Adoption is a great way to go. The three ferrets seen here have all been adopted from Ferrets First.

Also, if you own a ferret and find that your current situation requires that you must get rid of, or can no longer properly care for, him or her, please contact a ferret rescue shelter in your area. This is preferred rather than selling or giving your ferret away through some type of online service. By giving your ferret to a rescue shelter, you are ensuring that your ferret will get the proper care, love and attention he or she needs while waiting for the rescue shelter to find the perfect new home. If you can't find a shelter in your area, contact any resuce shelter and they will happily help you locate one.





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