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Conference asd::ferrets

Title:Ferret Fanciers, Inc
Notice:Frank Burns' Alma Mater
Moderator:ASD::DICKEY
Created:Fri Feb 14 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:207
Total number of notes:1290

207.0. "My lost ferret" by MTADMS::RIVERA () Mon Apr 28 1997 19:05

    I had a ferret two years ago "Nana" and she was the best thing in the
    world.  Ferrets have the best personality of all animals..they are so
    curious its pathetic but funny..they will empty a leather pocketbook in
    seconds and can go through the smallest of holes that you may not think
    they can because they have no back bones..they are quick, curious,
    precious and most of all No! they do not fight or eat up other animals. 
    As a matter of fact, they get a long great with dogs and cats alike. 
    We had a cat and a dog and ferret that ran the house and they were all
    best friends...when she got out of the house the police would bring her
    back from running up the street with a dog...until she did not come
    back one day and thats when we lost Nana but she will never be
    forgotten.  If you have small children, keep your ferret in a cage when
    no supervision is there, because they hide in the most ridiculous
    places but they are worth being legal and the price you pay for them. 
    They are very enjoyable!!
    
    Chris-Contoocook
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207.1HOLD ON TO THAT TAIL !!!!!!ZKOS32::GARCIAFri May 09 1997 23:449
    Hi, Sorry to hear about Nana. I think "losing" my Mandy that way is one
    of the biggest nightmares for me. We have dogs and a cat and they like
    to hang out on the porch during the day, and i'm always paranoid that
    she'll get out some how and whind up on the roof (we live on a 3rd
    floor). You can't always hear her bell, so you can imagine. I don't
    know what i'd do without my little girly. Hope you have better luck
    next time.
    
      				M/G
207.2JULIET::COSTELLOTue Jun 03 1997 00:0618
    When folks decide to own ferrets they need to be aware of the amount of
    care and precautions that must be taken to ensure their safety.  If
    your ferret is getting loose on a regular basis, you are not taking
    proper care of the animal.  This goes for dogs, cats, etc.  Accidents
    can happen, and they are tragic when they do.  But for an animal to get
    out repeatedly and to rely on someone to return it is sheer neglect 
    on the part of the owner.  They have no natural means of self
    protection against the outdoors and it's preditors.  They rely solely 
    on their owners for proper care and to ensure their safety.
    
    I've witnessed more cases of abuse, neglect, and just absolute
    ignorance when it comes to ferret owners, and it makes me sick.
    
    Kel