Ruislip & Eastcote & Northwood Gazette
Playful, furry ferret friends
HERE at RSPCA Middlesex North West branch we currently have two very handsome ferrets looking for new loving homes.
Fred is a 10-month old, happy, chilled out ferret who arrived in our care a few weeks ago after he was found cold and alone in a Hertfordshire car park.
He is doing fantastically in his foster home; he is more than happy being handled and loves the company of people.
He has been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated whilst in our care and is now ready to start his new live.
Our second ferret, Norman is a complete ball of energy! At only nine months old, he was found as a stray in a busy residential area, unfortunately all attempts to find his owners have been unsuccessful.
He can get a little boisterous and over excited so he will need plenty of space to explore and tire himself out. Norman has also been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated whilst in our care and is now ready to start his new life. Ferrets have an inquisitive nature and display a variety of playful behaviours.
If well handled by people from a young age, ferrets can become socialised and learn to see humans as companions. They can form a strong bond with their owners and do best in small groups and pairs; as such, Norman and Fred are looking for homes with existing ferrets for company.
Owning and caring for a ferret can be great fun and very rewarding, but it can also be quite challenging and is a big responsibility and long-term commitment.
If well taken care of, healthy ferrets can live up to 10 years of age. However, their average lifespan is approximately 6 years, during that time they will require regular vaccinations and veterinary check-ups to remain in tiptop condition.
All ferrets will need suitable accommodation. Ferrets are very agile, lively and need lots of space to explore, play and exercise to stay happy and healthy.
In a suitable enclosure, your ferret should be able to perform a range of behaviours, foraging, playing, hiding and resting, marking territory, grooming for example.
Ferrets will also need access to a safe area where they have the freedom to run, jump, and explore your home every day.
They are very curious and will test out most items with their mouths; as such, a safe, secure, hazard free environment is essential.
If you think, you could offer a forever home to Fred, Norman or any of our cats, rabbits or small animals we currently have in our care looking for a home then please call us on (020) 8966 9688 or email us at info@rspcamiddlesex.org.uk.
To view some of the many pets we have looking for new homes you can visit our website at www.rspcamiddlesex.org.uk where you will also find more information about the work we do at RSPCA Middlesex North West Branch.