Adoption from a shelter ferrets perspective:

I rescued a human today.

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the cages. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I hung upside down in my hammock   and stretched... not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.   As she stopped at my cage I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back. I didn't want her to know that no one had cleaned the litter box yet.   Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my information card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past.   I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me.   I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her.   Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.   Soon my door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.

I would promise to keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side.
I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.
I was so fortunate that she came to my cage. So many more are out there who haven't been to a shelter.

So many more to be saved.
At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.

All across the United States there are thousands of ferrets released by their owners each year that are looking for forever homes. You can meet many of these furbabies by going to PetFinders.com. To meet the ferrets we have available please click the logo to the right. ⇒

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