As Of....July 2010
[updated as changes come in...new list approx. every 6 months]
Please Note:
This list was created to aid the members of the Ferret Mailing List (FML)--and
everyone else who cares to use it--in finding ferret shelters around the world.
The shelters listed here have asked to be listed and have supplied the information shown.
Because of the magnitude of the task, Support Our Shelters is not able to verify the
information that we receive and list here. However, we do verify the information as much
as possible before we use the funds donated to us to support a specific shelter.
We hope you will support at least one of the shelters on this list, and we encourage you
to verify the shelter's information for yourself.
Thank you for helping the ferrets!
The shelters are ordered alphabetically by location, starting with non-
U.S.shelters.
If you have questions about the FML Shelter List
or want to be listed in the next FML Shelter List issue,
please contact:
Sharon Bearden
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TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR ALL!!
Support Our Shelters (S.O.S.) compiles this list and is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization.
EIN # 23-3062176
Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
You may request that a specific shelter receives your gift, or we will choose the neediest shelters for you.
501(c)3 NON-PROFIT SHELTERS -- See individual listings for more info.
There are many good shelters which are not 501(c)3.
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If You'd Like To Send A Gift To A Shelter
You can encourage and support the wonderful people who work so hard for the ferrets we love by sending email
greetings, donating ferret gifts or supplies, contributing to paying expenses, or volunteering hands-on help.
Contributions may be made directly to their vets to cover bills.
Or chose a shelter or more each month and send them $5 or $10.
Or join the Buck-a-Month Club at www.SupportOurShelters.org
FERRET SUPPLIES: If you want to mail supplies to shelters, you can order
them from one of the catalog companies and have them shipped directly to
the shelter instead of paying postage twice. Be sure to tell the company
and the shelter what you are doing. Just a few are:
Ferret Depot www.Ferretdepot.com 1-800-496-3335
Totally Ferret www.totallyferret.com 1-877-545-5462
Jeffers Medical & General Care www.jefferspet.com 1-800-JEFFERS
Companions Choice Products Ltd.
www.companionschoice.com (serves UK and Europe)
It means so much to get that care package!
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OHIO
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Ferrets Unlimited Rescue Services Dr. Frank Krupka
shelter@ferretsunlimited.org Avon Lake Animal Clinic
124 Miller Road
P O Box 44012 Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
Cleveland, OH 44109 440-933-5297
www.ferretsunlimited.org
501(c)3 Non-profit EIN#: 34-1890474
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Bill Highley, Shelter Chair
HOFAShelterChair@yahoo.com
Julie Dyke, Shelter Director Dr. Dan Beer
hofapres@yahoo.com Care Pet Clinic
Heart of Ohio Ferret Association 785 E. Main Street
P O Box 15753 Columbus, OH 43205
Columbus, OH 43215 614-252-4353
614-470-1042
www.HOFA-RESCUE.org
Average # of ferrets: 20-35 Adoptable ferrets: 17
Permanent residents: 12 Needing sponsors: 15
Awaiting surgery: 3 Unpaid vet bills: $90
Wish List: Wal-Mart gift cards, Ferretvite, Melatonin Implants, food, sleep sacks
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Kathy Gallagher
celticferret@yahoo.com
Celtic Ferrets
7650 Whitneyway Dr
Worthington Ohio 43085
614-785-0794
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Ashley Jarrells Dr.Chad Higgins
Ashleys2ndchance@hotmail.com
Ashley's 2nd Chance Ferret Rescue 8696 Spencerville Rd
111 N Wagner St Spencerville, OH 45887
Wapakoneta, OH 45895 419-647-4854
419-516-2269
Average # of ferret: 45 ferrets total through the rescue since the Aug 09
Permanent Residents: 7 Adoptable ferrets: 10
Needing Sponsors: 17
Wish List: Foods, Bedding and Gift cards
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Erin McCarthy Dr. Chad Higgins
idgerow@yahoo.com Amanda Animal Hospital
Ruggie's Ferret Rescue 8696 Spencerville Rd
433 S Wheeling Spencerville, OH 45887
Oregon, OH 43616 419-647-4854
330-718-5611
www.petfinder.org/shelters/OH667.html
Adoptable ferrets: 10
Wish List: Food, Totally Ferret or 8 in 1 Ultimate. Bedding, sleepsacks, blankets
and the typical pet beds.
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Mike Schott Dr. Jeff Holter
starburstferrets@embarqmail.com Whetstone Animal Hospital
Starburst Ferret Rescue 1321 E. Mansfield St.
Bucyrus Ohio 44820 Bucyrus, Ohio 44820
419-563-9411 419-562-0027
starburstferrets.embarqspace.com
petfinder.comshelters/OH702.html
Average # of ferrets: 25 Adoptable ferrets: 7
Permanent residents: 9 Awaiting surgery: 1
Vet bills: Must pay at time of service
Wish List: Help with vet bills, Zupreem or 8in1 ferret food, paper towels
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Cathy Tarzia Dr. Frank Krupka
boo619@msn.com Avon Lake Animal Clinic
Furetti Ferrets 124 Miller Rd
Amherst, Ohio 44001 Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
720-984-5566 440-933-2035
Average # of ferrets: 24 Adoptable ferrets: 14
Permanent residents: 8
Awaiting surgery: 12
wish list: cleaning supplies, food- totally ferret, 8 in one canned & Crunchy, duck soup, vet donations
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OKLAHOMA
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Julie Johnson Brad Roach
crazyferretmom@gmail.com Best Friends Animal Hospital
The Ferret's Choice 3601 North Harrison Ave.
115 Susan Drive Shawneee, OK 74804
Shawnee, OK 74804 405-273-5617
405-273-6777
www.theferretschoice.net
Average # of ferrets: 13 - 15 Adoptable ferrets: 0
Permanent residents: 13 Needing sponsors: 4
Awaiting surgery: 2
Unpaid vet bill: $381.87
Wish list: Food (totally ferret turkey, 8 kn 1 ultimate, zupreem), Baby food turkey,
Hills prescription canned a/d.
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Stephanie Dr. Henderson
safehavenanimal@cox.net Britton Road Veterinary Clinin
Safe Haven Animal Rescue for Ferrets 2826 W Britton Rd,
405-503-2747 OKC, OK 73120
petfinder.com
405-751-8007
Average # of ferrets: 15 Adoptable ferrets: 12
Permanent residents: 3 Needing sponsors: 2
Wish List: Totally Ferret food, hammocks/bedding, Petsmart Gift Cards
501(c)3 charity
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OREGON
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Elayne Barclay, Coordinator Drs. Mark Burgess & Katrina Ramsell
ferret@cascadeferret.org Southwest Animal Hospital
Cascade Ferret Network 6139 SW Murray Boulevard
P.O. Box 14884 Beaverton, OR 97008
Portland, OR 97293 503-643-2137
(503) 231-0887
www.cascadeferret.org 501(c)3 EIN # 93-1246025
Average # of ferrets: 20 Adoptable ferrets: 10
Permanent residents: 10 Needing sponsors: 5
Awaiting surgery: 0 Unpaid vet bills: $1,000
Wish List: stamps, disposable foot/shoe covers, high quality fleece or flannel to make bedding for sale
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Melanee Ellis Dr. Ron Titterington
laneferrets@yahoo.com Emerald Valley Veterinary Clinic
Lane Area Ferret Lovers 3845 W 11th Ave
323 Exeter Avenue Eugene, OR 97401
Eugene, OR 97401 541-484-1414
541/484-1090
www.laneferrets.org 501(c)3 nonprofit
Average # of ferrets: 15 Adoptable ferrets: 4
Permanent residents: 5 Needing sponsors: 5
Wish List: Hammocks, Avid Friendchip chips, Ferretone, Nutrical, Petromalt
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Christine & David Mathis Dr. Meg Frey, DVM
wzldad@comcast.net Bob's Lake Oswego Veterinary Clinic
Oregon Ferret Network 433 Third Street
17560 S Holly Lane Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Oregon City, OR 97045 503-635-3573
503-557-8369
www.oregonferretshelter.org 501(c)3 non-profit
Average # of ferrets: 130 Adoptable ferrets: 120
Permanent residents: 11 Needing sponsors: 11
Awaiting surgery: 5 Unpaid shelter bills: $1000
Unpaid vet bills: $6800.
Wish List: 40# bags of wood pellets at $4.30 each of $210 a ton
Ferret Food: $ to our Totally Ferret Account or bags of ferret food (Totally Ferret, Zupreem,
Marshall Ferret Diet, 8n1,Evo or high quality kitten food. Hills a/d
Vet donation for adrenal surgery,
Avid microchips,
ferratone, forti gel (revival), melatonin implants, Galaxy D Vaccines,
Surgical Supplies for new surgery suite equipment or disposible supplies.
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PENNSYLVANIA
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Pennsylvania Ferret Club & Shelter Boiling Springs Animal Hospital
PO Box 5074 550 Park Drive
Limerick, PA 19468 Boiling Springs, PA 17007
610-495-1509 717-258-4575
Current Balance: $400. (Wanda is billing person)
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Tracy Acker Dr. Purcell
ferretude@comcast.net Boiling Spring Animal Hospital
Forget-Me-Not Ferret Rescue Branch 550 Park Drive
PFCS Boiling Springs, PA 17007
717-258-4575
610-495-1509
www.ferretclub.com
Dr Anna Eddling
Horsham Vet Clinic
405 Central Avenue
Horsham, PA 19044
215-674-1738
Average # of ferrets: 40 Adoptable ferrets: 26
Permanent residents: 18 Needing sponsors: 4
Awaiting surgery: 1 Unpaid vet bills: $300
Wish List: Totally ferret - senior, 8n1 Ferret tone, paper towels, Melatonin Implants
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Steve and Diane Bodofsky Dr. Anna Edling
diane@newrainbowbridge.com Horsham Veterinary Hospital
Last Chance Ferret Rescue 450 Central Avenue
389 Clair Road Horsham, PA 19044
Southampton, PA 18966 215-674-1738
215-396-1585 shelter
215-357-3699 home 501(c)3 Non-profit
www.newrainbowbridge.com
We have many permanent residents who are elderly and/or very ill.
Due to shelters closing in PA and neighboring states, we have been
receiving ferrets from PA, MD, NJ and DE and are becoming very full.
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Barbara Carlson Dr. Robert Wagner
bcarlson@andrew.cmu.edu Fox Chapel VCA
The Ferret Hide-E-Hole Shelter, Inc. 1152 Freeport Road
145 Margaret Street Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Pittsburgh, PA 15210-2236 412-781-6446
412-481-5927
www.ferret-hide-e-hole.org
Average # of ferrets: 25 Adoptable ferrets: 15
Permanent residents: 8 Needing sponsors: 4
Awaiting surgery: 2 Unpaid shelter bills: $200
Vet bills: Must pay at time of service
Wish List: Funds to help pay for Titer Study
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Claudia Johnson Dr. Keith Gold
barnyardtravellers@hotmail.com Chadwell Animal Hospital
Oxford Ferret Rescue 3004 Emmorton Rd.
P O Box 144 Abington, MD 21009
Railroad, PA 17355 443-512-8338
443-350-7245 Cell
501(c)3 non-profit
Average # of ferrets: 70 Adoptable ferrets: 15
Permanent residents: 30 Awaiting surgery: 2
Needing sponsors: 10
Unpaid vet bills: $4000. Unpaid shelter bills: $1200 ($300. compounding pharmacy bill)
(27 on meds 2x a day)
Wish List: wood pellets, bedding, Zupreem
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Furry O's Ferret's Harleysville Veterinary Hospital
Mike and Denise Orlowski Dr. Wagner
ferretsrus@verizon.net 391 Main Street
439 Gruber Road Harleysville, PA 19438
Harleysville, PA 19438 215-256-4664
215-256-6151
Dr. Anna Edling
Horsham Veterinary Hospital
450 Central Avenue
Horsham, PA 19044
215-674-1738
Average # of ferrets: 15 Permanent residents: 15
Awaiting surgery: 1 Unpaid vet bills: $980
Vet bills: Must pay at time of service except emergencies
Wish List: Donations to pay down vet bill, and for surgeries and ongoing Lupron shots
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Pennsylvania Ferret Rescue Association
Mary McCarty-Houser Dr. Ellen Sholz
mary@ferretrescue.com All Creatures Veterinary Care
Centre County Branch 2780 Earlystown Rd
PO Box 35 Centre Hall, PA 16828
Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-364-2040
(814) 237-9267
Dr. Kelly Yeager (*has Cryo)
LaKemont Veterinary Clinic
1400 Circle Avenue
Altoona, PA
814-946-4676
www.ferretrescue.com
www.petfinder.com/shelters/PA58.html
www.allcreaturesveterinarycare.com (Dr. Scholz)
Average # of ferrets: 25 Permanent residents: 0
Needing sponsors: 2
Vet bills: Must pay at time of service
All but two of the ferrets in the shelter are over 4 years of age (most
are 6 - 8). So, we are looking for good homes experienced with older ferrets and their needs.
These guys are healthy (or have already had surgery), but due to their age they are
likely to have medical issues crop up sooner rather than later.
We are also looking for good foster homes, so if you are interested, please don't hesitate to ask
and see if that permanent (or foster!) home could be you :)
Wish List: Bounty Paper Towels, Cotton (summer weight) hammocks, Ferret.com, Ferret Depot or Drs.
Foster & Smith gift certificates for food (Totally Ferret, TFS Superior Choice, Zupreem, 8in1 Pro Ultimate),
or donations of EVO Canine, Innova Feline, Pro Plan Kitten/Purina ONE kitten, Path Valley,
1 cc, 20 cc, & 35 cc syringes (no needles).
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Marguerite Rauenzahn Dr. Samuel Yoder
wrauenz@comcast.net Silver Maple Vet Clinic
TinyPrints Ferret Rescue 14993 Kutztown Road
PO Box 236 Kutztown, PA 19530
Shoemakersville, PA 19555 610-683-7988
610-562-4189 610-914-6674 (Cell)
Serving Pennsylvania and surrounding states
http://www.tinyprintsontheheart.petfinder.org Dr. Anna Edling
Horsham Veterinary Clinic (Main Vet)
Branches in Philadelphia and 450 Central Avenue
Eastern PA Horsham, PA 19044
215-674-1738
Average # of ferrets: 32 Adoptable ferrets: 23
Needing sponsors: 13
Vet bills: $180 Aveecon $1700 Silver Maple
Wish List: Donations direclty to the vet to help defray medical bills
Ferret Chew Sticks, Pounce, Meat-based Cat Treats, ProPlan Cat Food Coupons.
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Helen Wojciechowski
ILoveMy13Ferrets@aol.com
HHFerretRescue@aol.com
Helping Hands Ferret Rescue
3356 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
724-654-1596 Dr. Robert Wagner (Surgeries)
Fox Chapel VCA
1152 Freeport Road
501(c)3 non-profit Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-781-6446
www.helpinghandsferretrescue.com
www.petfinder.org/Shelter/PA234.html
Average # ferrets: 52 Adoptable ferrets: 42
Permanent residents: 8 Needing sponsors: 12
Awaiting surgery: 4
Unpaid shelter bills: $600 on credit card
Must pay for surgeries at time of service.
Wish List: Bedding,Food, Gift Certificate at the Ferret Store.com or Ferret Depot or any other ferret food store.
Natural Balance Green Pea and Venison for our IBD boy Nicky, Paper towels, Baby Wipes
We can always use donation for vet bills as we must pay up front no credit cards, checks or cash only with our vet.
Please note: checks need to be made payable to Dr. Wagner not clinic.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
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Crystal Davis
furry_ferret_friends_of_the_south@yahoo.com
Furry Ferret Friends of the South Dr. Walter C Cottingham
340 N Church St Hewitt Animal Hospital
Lake City SC 29560 309 East Main Street
843-394-8894 Please Ask For Crystal Kingstree, SC 29556
furryferretfriendsofthesouth.webs.com
843-354-7386
No ferrets at this time but there are openings for them
Wish List: more room, bedding, food.
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TENNESSEE (also see Mississippi)
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Kim & Eric Adkins Seymour Veterinary Clinic
RoguesDen@aol.com 318 Overlook Drive
Rogue's Den Ferret Rescue Seymour, TN 37865
360 Pine Ridge Drive 865-577-8056
Harriman, TN 37748
865-591-7368 Heather O'Brien
Animal Medical Center of Loudon County
507 East Broadway
Lenoir City, TN 37771
865-988-7387
Average # of ferrets: 15-20 Adoptable ferrets: 3
Permanent residents: 14 Needing sponsors: 5
Awaiting surgery: 4 Unpaid shelter bills: $220
Vet bills: Must pay at time of service
Wish List: Gerber 2nds chicken or turkey baby food,
Pedialyte, Yesterday's News or wood pellets, bedding
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Tim & Cheryl Bates Dr. Josh Duvall
cntntn@aol.com Cumberland Animal Hospital
Colesferry Ferret Home 1975 Lebanon Rd.
8665 Colesferry Pk. Lebanon,TN. 37087
Lebanon,TN. 37087 615-444-1232
615-934-0562
colesferryferrethome.terrabox.com
Adoptable ferrets: 4
Permanent residents: 2
Needing sponsors: 6
Awaiting surgery: 0
Unpaid vet bills: Must pay at time of service
Wish List: All of the other shelter Mom & Dads be as Blessed as we have been & To make sure all our Angels
find new loveing Homes, that is all we wish for.
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Adrienne Clark and Michelle Vance Dr Collins
sistersgrapetailhaven@yahoo.com Portland Animal Hosptial
Sister's Grape Tail Ferret Rescue & Sanctuary 1105 S Broadway
130 Barry Ave Portland TN 37148
Gallatin TN 37066 615-325-6453
615-491-9644 or 615-788-7653
www.sistersgrapetailhaven.webs.com
615-367-9319
Average # of ferrets: 15 Adoptable ferrets: 7
Permanent residents: 3 Needing sponsors: 1
Awaiting surgery: 1
Unpaid vet bills: Must pay at time of service
Wish List: Totally Ferret, Pro Plan Kitten Food, Ferrotone, Exercise Pen and donations of any kind.
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Rick & Tonya Thomas Dr. Bill Vaughn
animals4U@jellico.net Indian Ridge Animal Hospital
pfwhitaker@aol.com FACT Ferret Rescue/Brenda Whitaker
423-764-1095 1100 Indian Trail
423-968-9050 Kinsport, TN 37660
423-968-7991 423-387-4753
423-494-4428
100 - 150 ferrets go through shelter each year
Average vet bill per year $1500.
Foster homes in TN and VA
Supplies can be sent to: Belinda Whitaker
3184 Avoa Rd
Bristol, TN 37620
Please send donations to vet listed above.
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TEXAS
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Connie Gaddy Dr. Lynn Boggs
ferretwaystation@yahoo.com Griffith Small Animal Clinic
Ferret Waystation in Austin TX 3407 Northland Dr
513 Sendero Verde Austin, TX 78731
Manchaca, TX 78652 512-453-5828
512-636-5640
ferretwaystation.com
Average # of ferrets: 10 - 15
Permanent residents: 3
Awaiting sugery: 2
Wish List: Food, treats, bedding, water bottles, lockable food dishes.
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Dana Jarrett - President/Director
djarrett@ferretrescuehouston.org
Forever Homes Wanted Ferret Rescue Dr. Dori Hertel, DVM
1442 Kingwood Drive #166 Loop 494 Animal Hospital
Kingwood, TX 77339 22326 Loop 494
832-687-7840 Kingwood, TX 77339
Tel : 281-358-8893, Fax : 281-358-9211
ferretrescuehouston.org
Average # of ferrets: 8 Adoptable ferrets: 7
Needing sponsors: 8 (1 in quarantine)
Have to pay Vet 1/2 cost of procedures at time of service.
Wish List: Beanie baby toys, non terry cloth baby blankets, sleep sacks
Working towards 501(c)3. Currently listed with State as an Unincorporated Nonprofit Association
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Vicki Montgomery Dr. Jerry Murray
ferretfrenzy@yahoo.com or Farmer's Branch Animal Hospital
tricksandtreatsrescue@yahoo.com 14021 Denton Drive
Tricks and Treats Rescue Dallas, TX 75234
Pasadena, Texas 972-247-2221
713-472-6599
tricksandtreats.petfinder.org
Dr. Dori Hertel
22326 Loop 494
Loop 494 Animal Hospital
Kingwood, TX 77339
281-358-8893
Average # of ferrets: 56 Adoptable ferrets: 20
Permanent residents: 5 Needing sponsors: 9
Awaiting surgery: 9 Unpaid vet bills:
Unpaid shelter bills:
Vet bills: Must pay all or half at time of service
Wish List: Donations to vet for surgeries, more Permanent foster homes, more volunteers to aid with transportation to and
from vet.
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Susie Riddle Dr. Kenneth Kimbrough, DVM
ferrekitty@yahoo.com Kimbrough Animal Hospital
WeezleWings Ferret Sanctuary 1316 Judson Road
228 Longmont Street Longview Tx 75601
Hallsville,TX 75650 903-757-5543
903-328-9968
Average # of ferrets: 5 Adoptable ferrets: 1
Permanent residents: 4 Needing sponsors: 5
Awaiting surgery: 3
Unpaid vet bills: must pay at time of service
Wish List: Ferret nation cage would make it easier to take care of the older guys, food, things needed from vet
is an "always".
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Millie Sanders Dr Jerry Murry
milliesa@swbell.net Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch
Texas Ferret Lover's Rescue 14021 Denton Drive
P. O Box 800503 Dallas, TX 75234
Balch Springs, TX 75180 972.247.2221
972.381.0709
www.txferretloversrescue.org
Average # of ferrets: 15-25 Adoptable ferrets: 15-25
Needing sponsors: 6 Awaiting surgery: 1
Unpaid vet bills: $800 (on credit card)
Vet bills: Must pay at time of service
Wish List: More homes for the aged. So far almost all have gone to good homes for their
remainder years but we need more. Some help with the vet bills, especially now I have lost my job,
and sponsors who would finance a ferrets medicine if someone would give it a permanent home
such as little Felix who just lost both adrenals and will be on meds rest of his life.
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Shannon Snavely Drs. Williams and Sebby
stormster44@aol.com Williams & Sebby Vet Clinic
Ferret Dreamers Rescue Haven 150 Quail Run
1280 Morningwood Dr San Marcos, TX 78666
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-754-9102 512-396-1996
www.ferretdreamerrescuehaven.org
Average # of ferrets is 50 in a Year Adoptable ferrets: 12
Needing Sponsors: 10 Awaiting surgery: 0
Unpaid Vet Bills: 0 Unpaid shelter bills: $500.00
Must pay vet at time of service 501(c)3 non-profit
Wish list: Zupreem pet food, hammocks, gently used or new cages
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Candi White, SAFE Director Dr. L. V. Gates III, DVM
of Rescue, Placement & Shelters
safecandi@aol.com Universal City Animal Hospital
The Ferret SAFE House 2510 Pat Booker Road
P O Box 190042 Universal City, TX 78148-3112
San Antonio, TX 78220-7000 210-658-6326
210-661-9195 or 210-661-0608
501(c)3 non-profit
www.saferrets.org
Average # of ferrets: 62 Adoptable ferrets: 21
Permanent residents: 41
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