At Moonsong Ferrets, we are not actively working as a shelter. We are available to either take in or find someone who can take in any ferrets which are brought to our attention as needing help. The reason we do not actively seek out ferrets in need is because as a breeder we are well aware of those other shelter/breeders who breed stock off the streets. So we chose to instead maintain a careful stance as willing to help, but not advertising to get ferrets. Also as a breeder, every time a ferret is brought in we have a disease or parasite problem possible. Even with all the precautions, changing clothes, bathing, shampooing your hair, cleaning shoes, my vet., says this only reduces and does not eliminate the possibility of contamination of my breeding stock by outside ferrets. We have a great financial investment as well as a lot of love invested in our ferrets, so we remain very cautious rescuers. We will, of course, always take in our own babies if they ever need to come back home. Moonsong Exotics bred to be the perfect companion. [Posted in FML issue 2714]