Hello everyone, A supposed "backyard breeder" surrendered 32 whole ferrets to two different rescues. 12 of them were picked up by Donna from Waters Wayward Weasels of Hamburg, MI. The other 20 were picked up by Cathy and myself from SouthEastern Michigan Ferret Rescue of Ypsilanti, MI (the 4th independent rescue)(Cathy is in the process of becoming a member of SOS.) There were 5 ferret rescues involved in this surrender that I know of. We then helped to disperse the 20 ferrets throughout the remaining 3 rescues (West Michigan Ferret Connection of Grand Rapids, Deb's Ferret Rescue and Boarding of Montague, and Michigan Ferret Rescue Inc. of Flint). Cathy did keep 2 and gave 3 away. The Flint rescue received 2 of the 3 ferrets "given away". The 3rd, I took home and has been "fixed" now for a over week. I was there, when the "backyard breeder" said they were going to fix and keep their favorites. Now whether that happens or not, its their business, lets hope it does. I am in agreement with the previous post about dumping the breeders excess stock on rescues. However, can't we look at the breeders intentions. They were looking out for the ferrets well being. There could have been other things that were done to these surrendered ferrets. Gosh forbid, if the breeder just up and not fed and watered them to kill them off. Death by starvation. I, like many other volunteers, work with the rescues because of my love for these tiny heart stealing creatures. I think the "rescue moms and dads" are blessings from heaven, put on this earth just for these bundles of fur. Its wonderful to see rescues working together for the well being of the domesticated ferret. Please take a moment to applaude the "rescue moms and dads" for their hard work and dedication in caring for these war dancing fiends. Check me out! [Posted in FML issue 5063]