I hope this forwards OK; I saw it on rec.pets and was hoping someone here
would be able to make the connection to the owner.
 
Chris
 
>From: elle <[log in to unmask]>
>Newsgroups: rec.pets
>Hi & *help*
>
>tonight (about 12:30am) a blonde/albino looking ferret wandered into our
>yard (quickly noticed by our dog, cats & kid).
>
>we live in Kensington, Sydney, Australia.
>
>This poor animal is terrified although it came racing straight into our arms
>as soon as it saw people.  We assume it's tame, well ralatively, considering
>the cuts & bites....
>
>we have *no* idea of what to do with it/feed it etc.  & we MOST certainly
>*cannot* keep him (?  we think).  we have it secured in a very large
>cardboard box, lined (of course) with a bowl of H2o (which it knocks over
>when it rolls on it's back & preens).  we honestly don't know what to do
>with it but can't let it out due to other animals (incl. kiddo)
>
>if ANYONE knows of any way to help us *please please please please* email
>immediately.  we'd really appreciate it.
>
>thanks
>
>elle & chris
[Posted in FML issue 1804]