We were just informed that Montville, CT animal control just took in 19 ferrets from a hoarding situation. 1 had to be euthanized leaving 18 needing placement. (40 animals total in a one room apartment!). The Montville Animal Control facility is a typical pound. While the ferrets are safe and being cared for, the pound is drafty and not adequately heated, so they cannot stay there long. Connecticut Humane has taken 2 of the ferrets and a shelter in Stonington, CT has taken 4 leaving 11 that need to be relocated. Of course, like most other shelters in this economy, we are already at capacity. I will be going down there Wednesday to check on the ferrets and pull out at least 4 or 5 concentrating on those that seem to be the oldest/neediest. (The ACO said there were at least 2 showing hair loss). Can any shelter help out by taking any of these poor kids? Sorry, we won't have any specifics as to ages/sex until I can get down there. Also, if anyone in the NY/NJ/PA area can take anyone, we can probably arrange transport to northern NJ in the next couple of weeks as Tamara from Concerned Ferret Owners will be coming to our shelter store sale on 12/11. Hopefully she can transport some to that area if anyone can in that area can help. Not having spoken with her as yet, not sure if her shelter has any capacity. If we can get commitments, we can probably place the remaining ferrets in short term housing until they can be picked up. Please contact me directly if you can help. Thank you! Ann Gruden President Ferret Assn of CT [Posted in FML 6897]