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Re: Ferrets with compassion question
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[log in to unmask][log in to unmask] 1009 7006 20 20_Ferrets in need [CO]11_Sara [log in to unmask], 16 Sep 2010 09:of him often here, little Alexander.

He is having a hell of a time. Due to a very *bad* domestic situation,
my sister has thrown Alexander's father out forever, is getting a
divorce. This is entirely appropriate, and a relief to everyone who
knows the facts of the situation. Still, it is a tragedy from the
child's point of view, compounded by the fact that Alex knows full
well that his father is homeless, and living in his car. Somewhere. [...]42_29Mar201023:08:[log in to unmask] 1003 11415 9 31_Easter is coming, Got Egg? [OT]9_Deva [log in to unmask], 29 Mar 2010 10:02:24 -070069_- http://terrisfp1.com/holidays/chick.swf

[Posted in FML 6652]46_29Mar201010:02:[log in to unmask] 1003 11425 88 80_10th Annual Ferret Fandango Ferret Show: May 8, 2010, Gilbertsville Pennsylvania12_Kym [log in to unmask], 30 Mar 2010 18:32:36 -0400504_- Ferret Fandango, 2010

May 8, 2010, Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

*Please feel free to forward this or post to any ferret lists/boards!
Thank you! *

Celebrating 10 years of Fandango! Ferret Fandango is an AFA-sanctioned
Title Class ferret show. Our show will be held on May 8, 2010 at the
Gilbertsville Fire Company in Gilbertsville, PA. As always, the
proceeds from this ferret show will benefit the shelter ferrets of
the Pennsylvania Ferret Club & Shelter. [...]41_30Mar201018:32:[log in to unmask] 1003 11514 22 27_Mareta heads for the bridge16_RICHARD [log in to unmask], 30 Mar 2010 20:55:05 +0000452_- it is with sad tidings that I tell the fml that my little girl passed
away on the 21st she was only 4 years old Mareta was preceded by her
cage mats Pogo, Samantha, Barnaby, & Sandy.

She is survived by Sam, and Sydney.

about a week or so earlier she got under my kitchen sink and found some
poison that had spilled I did every thing I could but it just wasn't
enough. she will be greatly missed by all three of us. [...]40_30Mar201020:55:[log in to unmask] 1003 11537 14 14_bridge greeter16_RICHARD [log in to unmask], 30 Mar 2010 21:03:57 +0000276_- dear Sarra ferret please look in on my little Mareta who went to the
bridge on the 21st she will be with her mates Pogo, Samantha, Barny, &
Sandy.

thanks so much for being there!!!

Rich and his fuzzy sapiens: Sam & Syd

[Posted in FML 6653]40_30Mar201021:03:[log in to unmask] 1003 11552 23 22_ferret abuse situation16_Anonymous [log in to unmask], 31 Mar 2010 00:41:24 -0400494_- Whoever witnessed the deaths of the ferrets needs to be a woman or man
and call CPS and the animal shelter. They are the only witness that
will be listened to. Animal control will not go by what you say since
you did not directly witness it.

I've had to get witnesses to testify. It isn't fun. But remind them
that this is for the best for the children and the animals. They would
not be contacting you if this was not bothering them. See what you can
work out. [...]38_31Mar201000:41:[log in to unmask] 1003 11576 22 32_Re: Help -- Infected scent gland12_Kevin [log in to unmask], 30 Mar 2010 07:57:41 -0700361_- Most likely, a good ferret specialist will be able to un-block the
gland and get things sorted out. The vet may need to sedate her, as
it is uncomfortable.

I would probably go to the specialist, but it's worth calling and
seeing if they ca
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I can now say, most assertively that, yes, ferrets have compassion. I
have heard astonishing stories for the better part of my life about
this topic from ferret owners, breeders, shelter operators and health
care workers alike. The most impressive observations and anecdotes come
from shelter operators and volunteers. I value their opinions the most
due to their experience and expertise. Am I putting human feelings onto
an animal? Nope. I am scientifically oriented, so I am skeptical of and
question every rain drop I see in my world. In addition I grew up on a
farm, my family hung around a more eccentric crowd that owned exotics,
and my brother is a vet. So, I have a good bit of experience with
various species and much to compare with ferrets. Other than dogs,
there is no other animal that shows compassion more that ferrets in my
mind. It's far more subtle than a dog, but it is there. Always there.

It's funny that this was brought up on the FML. I just completed an
article for my column, Buzz About Ferrets for Ferrets Magazine. The
question/topic was "What is the sweetest thing your ferret has ever
done". I expected a wide array of answers because ferrets are so darn
cute and funny. But instead I got quite a surprise. Twenty eight pages
of stories from ferret lovers came into my mail box, almost all of
which centered on some sort of compassion. Never has the notion that
these animals show compassion ever been more certain in my mind. :)

It will be published soon on www.ferretsmagazine.com
You'll see for yourself.

Wolfy

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