Volunteers at The Ferret Inn

Volunteers hold some precious cargo, after a hard days cleaning of the shelter. There are many volunteer opportunities at The Ferret Inn. For more information, please click here.

February update

Adopted:

• Isaac
• Miss Fifi
• Dillo, one of the five new Black Jacks,
• Calypso, Sasuke and Goku
• Hoops and Yoyo
  

Arrivals:

• 5 Black Jacks
• Nina
• Janet

Deaths:

• Diesel
  

Sad Tidings.... Diesel

Diesel, the elder and mascot at the Ferret Inn, has crossed over the bridge. He came to us in Jan 2006 at 6 years old, sick and with only a few sprouts of white hair and that distinctive black nose. Diesel had two adrenal/insulinoma surgeries while here at the Inn, which left him with a stunning white coat and a new lease on life. In his younger days, he was our ambassador and would frequent outings and ferret education days with us. He had since retired and had found our carpeted bed room to be most comfortable, at which he had time and time again left his mark on as most seniors do.
Up till his passing he received regular acupuncture treatments to keep him comfortable and well balanced.
Diesel was a favorite with all who treated him, the visitors and the volunteers. Until we meet again my Diese…

Click here to see more pictures of Diesel.

New arrival: more Black Jacks!

Five new fitches were delivered today from the same research facility that brought us the 21 Black Jacks! When it come to good fortune, The Ferret Inn has been privileged to receive these newcomers.



Twelve Black Jacks remain from the original group of 21. The 5 newcomers have already taken a liking to their friends with very familiar faces. And even though they have been provided with some enrichment, they have had limited human interaction. So we are always amazed at what wonderful companions these girls make.

January update

Adopted:

• Tico was adopted by two new ferret owners. We thought Tico's disposition would be great for first-time owners.

• Three Black Jacks were adopted. The first two were adopted by first-time owners. The other one was the last boy; he joins Auggy, who was adopted last month.
  
• Aries and Socrates join a group of ferrets. This pair made a wonderful addition to the pack of ferrets.
  
• Smokey and Ashley were adopted after spending a few months at the shelter. They are very sweet and we're happy they found a home.
  
• Rob Roblin goes to a home joining the owners' single ferret.
  

Deaths:

• Lyla, one of the Black Jacks, had to be put to sleep because of her lymphoma and enlarged spleen. She will be missed by her life-long cagemates.
  
• Herb also had to be put to sleep. He had a history of liver problems and insulinoma. He leaves his cagemate Peaches.

Be A Sponsor!

The littlest girl at The Inn!Luna is a delightful 7 year old ferret from Holland! She weighs in slightly under a pound and is in perfect health! Despite her age, she has never required meds or had a surgery. Although Luna is a permanent member at The Inn, you can help us by sponsoring this precious little girl....



There are many medically fragile and senior ferrets who are permanent residents at The Ferret Inn. The little fuzzies require constant vigilance, and fast action on behalf of our Director, Nancy Wilson. Many have chronic insulinoma and adrenal problems even after several surgeries. Consider making a monthly donation of only $5.00 to The Inn. Help pay for food, litter, and annual veterinary costs and you will be a sponsor to Luna or any other needy kids at The Inn! To donate, click on the button below:

December update

Adopted:

• Three Black Jacks were adopted. One was by a volunteer. The ferret was the only one with a pink nose out of all the Black Jacks, so we named her Average White Girl (or Auggie). The other two were adopted by a person who's had ferrets before.
  
• Rag Doll was adopted by a ferret-knowledgeable volunteer. She joins one other ferret and we're happy she ended up in a good home.

• Girl Next Door were adopted by a volunteer who had adopted Stan and Stella.

Arrival:

• Isaac was surrendered by a person who found him as a stray. He's under a year old and already he's without a home.

• Tim Tooten and Tom Tasselmyer, like Rob Roblin, are named after WBAL's news team members. Tim and Tom came to us from a shelter from DC. Tim is under a year and Tom is around two. We can't wait to see what their personalities are like.
  

Deaths:

• Rummy, after our many attempts to treat his insulinoma, he was no longer responding to treatment. He leaves behind his bonded cagemate, Patches. We will always miss Rummy's round baby face.

Happy holidays from The Ferret Inn

We at The Ferret Inn thank you for your support, especially at this time of year.

Since the holiday season is here, we would like you to think about the animals that don't yet have homes. You can help The Ferret Inn by shopping through iGive, a program that donates a portion of your money to The Inn that you spend on online purchases. So far The Ferret Inn has received over a hundred dollars from your purchases.

Additionally, if you prefer to directly donate an item to the shelter that we could use, please visit our "wishlist" on Amazon.com.

You can also make a tax-deductible donation to The Ferret Inn right before the end of this year to help you on your tax returns for 2008. Due to the economy, ferret shelters in Maryland are at full capacity and we are no exception. We are currently providing shelter for more ferrets than we have ever had in the history of the Inn; therefore, our overall operating costs and vet bills are at an all-time high.

We thank you for your continuing financial support and hope you have a happy holiday season.

November update

Adopted:

• Marty and Blaze are being fostered permanently. The pair has been in three different foster homes and we're happy that they have finally settled down.
• Another Black Jack has found a home and we hope she benefits from a loving environment.
  
• Buffy and Jody were adopted and join a group of three other ferrets. This energetic duo deserved to go to a good home after spending almost a year at the shelter.
  

Arrivals:

• Rob Roblin was found abandoned in an empty apartment. We're surprised that his abandonment has left no damaging effects to his playfulness and overall appearance. We're excited to see him develop into an even more beautiful ferret!
• Since her arrival, Punkin Pie has already gained six ounces and is on her way to recovery. Despite being severely neglected, Punkin Pie has been a sweetheart.
  
• The aptly named Girl Next Door was surrendered by one of the neighbors of the director. Up until her arrival at The Ferret Inn, she has never been out of her cage. When we let her out for the first time, she didn't know what to do with herself! She's about 8 months old, has beautiful soft fur and unique markings over her body.

Before and after: Flea

Flea doesn't even look like the ferret she was just one month ago. When she arrived at The Ferret Inn, Flea was severely underweight and anemic because she had so many fleas on her. Her cage mate was not as fortunate and died a few hours after being rescued by our volunteers.



Both Flea and Rob Roblin come from the same local animal shelter. They have taken a liking to each other and are now cage mates. Flea is becoming more and more playful and never misses and opportunity to dook as loud as she can. Flea is looking better everyday and can't wait for a permament home.