>From: Leslie Cucino <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Bridge to Valhalla movement for change

>Frank wrote:
>>Regarding Petco, be aware they no longer sell Marshall Ferrets and
>>now get them from a Canadian Breeder. Anytime I am near a Petco store
>>I must stop in for a Ferret Fix.

I meant to include "here in the North West" in that statement as
thought that the Canadian Ferret thing could be somewhat localized.
Perhaps the Canadian Ferret Breeder referred to is in Western Canada.

>This isn't true in RI. The local Petco on Bald Hill Road in Warwick,
>is still selling Marshall Farm ferrets. I was just in there yesterday
>and they have about 8 youngsters. Like Frank, I go in to check on the
>fuzzies, get a fix and rattle the cage of management if I see something
>I don't like.
>
>These babies are definitely older than the usual shipment, but still
>Marshall's :-(
>
>Leslie

I Volunteer at the Oregon Ferret Shelter here in Portland Oregon. In a
recent email from Chris the owner/operator she mentioned the number of
older Ferrets available in Pet stores. Seems they are not selling as
fast as previously maybe due to the economy. She wished the stores
would stop selling Babies for a time, and instead promote adoption, at
least to help get the Shelter occupancy count down. Presently they have
an average of 1 Ferret a Day coming in. Occupancy around 150 Fuzzies. I
had two given to me by the Shelter, and thinking about adding a fifth
to my Family as soon as I add another level to the Ferret Condo.

Thanks for the update;

Frank.

PS: To All: Are your Ferrets Micro Chipped? Mine are....

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