Many of you probably already know but for those of you who don't there has
been a major tragedy in south N.J.  AN exotic animal shelter run by the
Rodriguez family has been shut down by the ASPCA of Atlantic County due to
unsatisfactory living conditions for the animals.  A total of about 100
animals including 40-50 ferrets have been removed from the premisis.
 
Ferret Hollow Shelter and Rescue of Red Bank, and KISTA ferret rescue have
been contacted to help place the ferrets.  Ferret Hollow is currently at
max capacity (50 ferrets).  10-12 ferrets have already been fostered by
volunteers in order to make room and aditional room will be made for
another 8-12 ferrets.
 
What is needed now is donations of food, litter/wood pellets, bedding, and
money to take care of the additional load.  Several of the ferrets are or
will be in the need of vetrinary care.  Ferret Hollow has been in contact
with a vet tech from the hospital that provides vetrinary care for these
ferrets and has been informed that at least one will need staple removal
from an adrenal surgery and several others need meds or other vet care.
 
Donations for Ferret Hollow can be sent to:
 
Rick & Denise Jackson
129 W. Westside Ave.
Red Bank, N.J 07701
 
In addition monetary donations can be sent to:
 
Oakhurst Animal Hospital
225 Monmouth Rd.
Oakhurst, N.J. 07755
 
Any volunteers or questions can be directed to Rick Jackson directly at
(732)345-9278
 
Thank you in advance
 
Robert Ramellini
Trustee
Ferret Hollow
[Posted in FML issue 2827]