I'm looking for a forever home for 2 ferrets that came from a neglected and/or abused home. The ferrets can go to two different homes or one home that is willing to keep them separated. Here's a little history on the ferrets: We got a surrendered ferret about 3-4 weeks ago. A thin 3 year old male in a guinea pig cage with cat litter was dropped off at our house. The guy who dropped him off claims that the ferret belonged to his mother who was dying of cancer and she was unable to care for the ferret any more. The ferret's name is Spudz. He came with no food or supplies other than the cage, but the guy said he was fed Meow Mix and raisins. He was defecating liquid poop initially, but is getting better and better every day. Spudz flinches every time a hand comes near. He is very head shy and extremely weary of hands, but will allow you to hold him. He had rat tail, but his fur is growing back since we put him on a quality diet. He is currently in a temporary emergency foster home. He has been to the vet. The vet determines that other than the neglect, he is relatively healthy with no major illnesses. His body condition will improve with time and care. He also been diagnosed with a bacteria infection that he is on meds for and will be off of them soon. Ferret is approx 3 years old. Now, the story gets worse. The son calls 2 weeks later and says that there is another ferret and he needs to drop it off ASAP since his mother has just passed. He claims that this ferret is "younger". Nope. This ferret is older and in worse shape. Oscar is in pretty poor condition. A broom is softer than this ferret's fur. He is missing hair all over his body. He is adrenal and Insulinomic. He can walk, but his back feet are deformed from never having a nail cut in his entire life. He is also head shy and does not like hands. He and Spudz were probably hit on a regular basis based on how weary of hands they are. The son, who dropped them off, had no kind words or love for them. Both ferrets are not socialized and are biters. Neither ferret likes our ferrets. Spudz has high ferret aggression. Oscar tolerates other ferrets, but prefers not to associate with them. We do not know if their poor behavior is due to the stress of being away from their home or if they are normally this way. The son claims they were best buddies and got along fine with each other, other ferrets, cats, and dogs. But I have not seen anything that indicates any of this. The two boys were just reunited for the first time last night. They have not seen each other for several weeks. Spudz was already moved to an emergency foster home several hours away before we were even aware of Oscar. Oscar had to wait for a vet appointment to get a Deslorelin Implant before joining Spudz. Last night, they were finally reunited, however, the reunion did not go well. Spudz did repeatedly attack Oscar aggressively. We are giving them some time to re-acclimate themselves to each other. They can go separately. Ideally, they should go to an experienced home with no other ferrets or small children. We will allow them to go to a ferret household, but be aware that they might have to be housed individually. The ferrets are currently being cared for by the Northern California Ferret Alliance. Since Oscar has already been diagnosed with medical problems the club will continue to pay for his yearly deslorelin implant, pred for his insulimona, and blood glucose checks 2-3 times a year. These boys need some dire TLC and rehabilitation. We are located in Northern California(San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Central Valley) however, we are willing to travel for the right home. Much help is appreciated. If you are possibly interested in either ferret or both please contact me at [log in to unmask] Kimberly [Posted in FML 8034]