Ferrets needing new forever homes

Ferrets make terrific pets. They are sociable, fun-loving bundles of energy, who will give their owners endless fun and boundless love. However, they are not for everyone. They are NOT pets for children, or people of a nervous disposition. When they play, they play hard, and a fun nip is commonplace, even amongst the gentlest of ferrets. When ferrets play with each other, their play consists of rough-and-tumble, and that is how they like to play with us. Unfortunately, our skin is a lot thinner than our furry friends, so a nip, however unintentional, can hurt!

Please, please do your homework when considering taking on a pair of ferrets (we always re-home in pairs as ferrets are far happier when there’s more than one). Read books, go online, talk to people like myself who have ferrets, visit a rescue so you can see how they should be looked after, and arrange to have a play with some. Go on a Ferret forum, there are several good ones – Mercia is excellent. Don’t be tempted to buy a ferret on a whim from the local paper. Most importantly, don’t be tempted to get a kit if you have never had ferrets before – they are unpredictable bundles of fur, and more importantly- teeth!

We ask for a donation of £30 for a single ferret (to go with another), £55 for a pair. Kits are £20 and £35 for a pair. If a ferret is going to go with another one, we like you to bring your ferret here so we can try them with their new friend so we have a good idea that it’s going to work.

We also like to home-check all new owners.

If you feel you could offer some of our ferrets a forever home, please contact us.

The Band - Axl and Lemmy are 2 sandy boys, and the 2 poleys are Jimi and Jaco. These beautiful kits are 14-16 weeks old. They, along with Ziggy and Big Ed are teenage hooligans. Although well handled, they still need to learn some manners, so will need experienced owners.

Chevy  is a big poley hob. He's 2/3 years old. I don't think he had a very good life before he came to the rescue, but now, things are looking up, and he's started to learn how to play.

Ziggy  is about 14 weeks. A typical exuberant kit. At the moment he is happily living with "The Band" and Big Ed

Big Ed is a twelve week old albino kit, a mischievous bundle of energy who seems to get on with everyone

Ronnie and Reggie. Ronnie is the poley-mitt and Reggie is his albino brother. They're 13 months old, and had been kept apart for 4 months. Now they are neutered, they are back together, and like nothing better than a game of Rough and Tumble. To be homed together.

Ronnie and Reggie. Ronnie is the poley-mitt and Reggie is his albino brother. They're 13 months old, and had been kept apart for 4 months. Now they are neutered, they are back together, and like nothing better than a game of Rough and Tumble. To be homed together.

Harry and Holly are lovely dark poleys. Harry is three and Holly is two. They have been well handled, and would make lovely 1st time ferrets.

Beck is a handsome dark sandy hob. He's 1-2yrs old. He was found wandering in the middle of nowhere, so we don't know anything about him, except to say, he's rather nice.

LJ is a very laid back albino hob. Probably 3 or 4 years old. He is very gentle and will make a lovely pet.

Tully is an albino hob, about 2 years old.He's pictured with his favourite toy, that has to be "killed" every day!