animal rescuers - resources - support

Rook · 11-27-2009, 10:12 AM

I almost forgot..
Every year, Ferret Enthusiasts {aka Obsessed with Ferrets} gather at the Mother of all AFA-sponsored shows, The Buckeye Bash.
Think of it as the ferret version of Pedigree Dog show...or Eukanuba...
Purebreed ferrets, Rescue ferrets.. Show Ferrets competing against "Pet" ferrets.
Yep, ferrets have their own classifications, and sub-classes.
And depending on said classification is the Temperament...
I don't say breed because it's more Color-Fur-Markings than different "breed" altogether.
many people confuse DEW ferrets with Albino...
An albino looks like a demonic possessed Ferret....red eyes, white white white, with a hint of yellow (their natural Oils tint the fur)
a DEW (dark eye'd white) can have very black eyes, and in most cases, an Albino will be either Deaf, or the next mr. Magoo...
Sometimes both...
Cinnamons look like a semi-auborn haired Ferret, y'know,Cinnamon coloured....
Then there's Chocolate point, Sable & Silver...
anything else falls within those types...
Then there's the Markings...
A sable/chocolate/silver Mitt has a white "Bib" under the neck, and their paws have white mitts...
You'll know you have a Silver or a Sable panda when they reach age 3, and "Blow" their Silver, salt+pepper colored Fur, and become close to a DEW

Many people mistake the Seasonal changes for weight issues...
In Autumn, they oftentimes Pack on the Pudge and start growing "Fluffy" fur, by winter, quite a few (Especially Males) look like they Pigged out, and gained considerable weight...

Males are also Twice as big as a female, normally...
In the Shows, some Markings are disqualification-prone...
Blaze, Angora, and sometimes Badgers....
Biting a Judge is instant Disqualify...
and believe me, the Owners have tried every Lame excuse to get their Ferret pardoned....
My fave has been
"Im terribly sorry, Puffins NEVER did this before, He must be nervous, please please give us a second chance, he's due for Breeding soon."
right, sir, he just out of the blue decided my Judge ribbon looked tasty and clamped on my thumb...gotcha

Here's a few Rescue Links [some are no-kill]
http://www.ferretfriends.org/

http://ferretfriends.tripod.com/

{Yes, the following Link is Anonymous...Ferrets are Illegal to own in the state of California...People still do, and "quietly" share ferre-friendly links, vet names etc}
http://www.ferretsanon.com/

http://www.ferret-fact.org/

http://theeducatedferret.net/default.aspx

http://www.furryferretrescue.org/

http://www.ferretguardian.org/

http://www.ferretsunlimited.org/

http://www.hofa-rescue.org/

i don't provide Breeder websites, because I advocate Adoptions, there's plenty that need a Loving home...
But, if you want to Fork over between 350-500 $ U.S. [depends on Coloring, and Purpose of purchase*Pet/Breeding*], feel free to contact me for a Reputable Breeder..not a backyard one.

Inuus · 11-27-2009, 10:50 AM

I like dogs 101. Great show for people not that educated on certain breeds. Helps them make an informed decision when picking out a breed. Same for cats 101 although in truth Im just not a cat person. NOT that I havent rescued and helped cats...just prefer dogs

Blaze · 11-27-2009, 11:53 AM

Thank you Rook, I ferret board for people going on human vacation, lol. And they always have lots of questions for me when they come back from vacation. SO now I can hook them up with the links that you have provided.

11-27-2009, 10:12 AM	#1
Rook Senior Member How Do You Identify?: A.G - Stone Butch - GenderFuck Preferred Pronoun?: Hym, Hyz...or, just b respectable, it's not that hard.. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Columbus Posts: 2,280 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,227 Thanked 3,182 Times in 1,287 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I almost forgot.. Every year, Ferret Enthusiasts {aka Obsessed with Ferrets} gather at the Mother of all AFA-sponsored shows, The Buckeye Bash. Think of it as the ferret version of Pedigree Dog show...or Eukanuba... Purebreed ferrets, Rescue ferrets.. Show Ferrets competing against "Pet" ferrets. Yep, ferrets have their own classifications, and sub-classes. And depending on said classification is the Temperament... I don't say breed because it's more Color-Fur-Markings than different "breed" altogether. many people confuse DEW ferrets with Albino... An albino looks like a demonic possessed Ferret....red eyes, white white white, with a hint of yellow (their natural Oils tint the fur) a DEW (dark eye'd white) can have very black eyes, and in most cases, an Albino will be either Deaf, or the next mr. Magoo... Sometimes both... Cinnamons look like a semi-auborn haired Ferret, y'know,Cinnamon coloured.... Then there's Chocolate point, Sable & Silver... anything else falls within those types... Then there's the Markings... A sable/chocolate/silver Mitt has a white "Bib" under the neck, and their paws have white mitts... You'll know you have a Silver or a Sable panda when they reach age 3, and "Blow" their Silver, salt+pepper colored Fur, and become close to a DEW Many people mistake the Seasonal changes for weight issues... In Autumn, they oftentimes Pack on the Pudge and start growing "Fluffy" fur, by winter, quite a few (Especially Males) look like they Pigged out, and gained considerable weight... Males are also Twice as big as a female, normally... In the Shows, some Markings are disqualification-prone... Blaze, Angora, and sometimes Badgers.... Biting a Judge is instant Disqualify... and believe me, the Owners have tried every Lame excuse to get their Ferret pardoned.... My fave has been "Im terribly sorry, Puffins NEVER did this before, He must be nervous, please please give us a second chance, he's due for Breeding soon." right, sir, he just out of the blue decided my Judge ribbon looked tasty and clamped on my thumb...gotcha Here's a few Rescue Links [some are no-kill] http://www.ferretfriends.org/ http://ferretfriends.tripod.com/ {Yes, the following Link is Anonymous...Ferrets are Illegal to own in the state of California...People still do, and "quietly" share ferre-friendly links, vet names etc} http://www.ferretsanon.com/ http://www.ferret-fact.org/ http://theeducatedferret.net/default.aspx http://www.furryferretrescue.org/ http://www.ferretguardian.org/ http://www.ferretsunlimited.org/ http://www.hofa-rescue.org/ i don't provide Breeder websites, because I advocate Adoptions, there's plenty that need a Loving home... But, if you want to Fork over between 350-500 $ U.S. [depends on Coloring, and Purpose of purchasePet/Breeding], feel free to contact me for a Reputable Breeder..not a backyard one. __________________

11-27-2009, 10:50 AM	#2
Inuus Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She/Her Relationship Status: Single Not Looking Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 265 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 242 Thanked 377 Times in 143 Posts Rep Power: 3733068	I like dogs 101. Great show for people not that educated on certain breeds. Helps them make an informed decision when picking out a breed. Same for cats 101 although in truth Im just not a cat person. NOT that I havent rescued and helped cats...just prefer dogs __________________ “Kindness and compassion toward all living things is the mark of a civilized society.”- Cesar Chavez

11-27-2009, 11:53 AM	#3
Blaze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: With my drivers Lic. Preferred Pronoun?: Gentleman.. Depends on the Situation. Relationship Status: Last Rodeo, what a ride, many sunrises & sunsets to be had... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: where a realtor had me sign the dotted line Posts: 1,901 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,466 Thanked 5,456 Times in 1,450 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Thank you Rook, I ferret board for people going on human vacation, lol. And they always have lots of questions for me when they come back from vacation. SO now I can hook them up with the links that you have provided.