Paw Print - Issue #8 – September 2010
LOTS of Boys for Adoption!
Our special adoption event went well, but we’ve received just as many new ferrets as we adopted out! Right now we remain full and are unable to accept more ferrets until some find homes. Listed below are the animals currently here. If you’re interested in adding to your family and live locally, PLEASE contact us right away to set up an interview.
All FACT ferrets come with their canine distemper vaccination, a sample of the food they are currently eating, pet store coupons & bonuses. Please use this link to request an adoption application and set up an interview appointment.
We have a couple events for area readers coming up in September. Read about them at right. For those of you in “ferret-Free Zones, or who are interested in legalization issues, on September 25th the California Domestic Ferret Educational Alliance will be announcing the results of the Environmental Impact Report they commissioned about the potential impact of domestic ferrets on the environment in California. You can read more on their website. On an associated note, Ferrets USA will be publishing my article “Is Your Ferret Legal?” in the annual issue. It delves into a lot of the background of why ferrets were banned in different places. Look for it in your local pet store.
L. Vanessa Gruden
Shelter Director
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Ferrets for Adoption
Trouble – male, platinum silver, about 3 years old. Abandoned at Branford Animal control. Trouble is a nice fellow who may beat up other ferrets at first, but once he’s been declared “Boss” is fine with them. Very sweet and loves to kiss!
Odette – female, 1 year, sable badger. Odette was abandoned in a cage next to a dumpster. She has learned to hold her own with all the boys.
Mork the Meek – A bouncy fellow of 2 years, sable with mitts. Was found outside, starving. Now pudgy and playing!
Of the 9 ferrets were abandoned together in a box at an apartment complex, these are the remaining boys. They all get along well with other ferrets, are nice, and could go as pairs or to current ferret-owning households. They are:
Sagittarius – male albino, about 3
Scorpio – male albino, about 2
Leo – male champagne, about 2
Capricorn – male champagne, 1-2
Gemini – male chocolate with badger stripe, 1-2
Mack & Mable - Chocolate & platinum silver, male and female. About 1-2 years old. Found abandoned near a dumpster in Danbury apartment complex. Cute! Can go together or split with others.
KnockKnock - Sable mitt male, about 1 year. Knocked on New Britain lady’s door until she let him in!
Chaplin & Keaton - Sable mitt and silver badger males, 1-2 years. Abandoned outside apartment complex in Naugatuck.
Newfie – BIG boy about 1 year old. Found outside and just arrived, his thin hair and waistline will improve with good food & clean conditions.
Goldfinger – Named for his pretty gold coat, not for villany! A very handsome champagne/light chocolate fellow about a year old, abandoned at a pet store.
14 Sherbrooke Avenue,
Hartford, CT 06106-3838
www.ferret-fact.org
Summer Fundraiser Winners!
We had 75 participants in our special “Give a Little, Get a Little” fundraiser. In total, we raised almost $2,800! This is spectacular and we’re so grateful for all those who donated. The Grand Prize winners are:
Playpen: Marie Sobeck, New
Jersey.
Tent: Kathleen Ostasiewski, New York
And the wonderful limited edition print went to Tammy DeFeo of Farmington, Connecticut.
Events: Blessing of the Animals & Vaccination Clinic
Saturday, September 18, noon to 3 pm. RAIN
OR SHINE!
Blessing at noon - Vaccine Clinic begins at 1 pm
Church of the Good Shepherd, 155 Wyllys Street, Hartford, CT 06106
(several blocks south of the CT Convention Center)
In honor of St. Francis, patron saint of animals, bring your pet (on leash or in carrier) or photo for a blessing by Rev. Dana Campbell. A vaccination clinic will be held by the East Hartford Animal Clinic. Most shots will be only $15. Please call the Clinic by 9/14 at 860.282.8989 to reserve your pet’s vaccine. Admission and Blessing is free; a donation for animal shelters is appreciated, especially paper towels, dry cat food, or gift certificates to pet/grocery stores.
Events: FACT Annual Tag Sale
Saturday, September 25, 9 am to 4 pm. – RAIN
DATE 10/2
590 Oak Street, East Hartford, CT 06118
Huge tag sale for human bargain-hunters! Not only pet-related items – all sorts of STUFF at really low prices! Come browse & buy! If you have “stuff” you’d like to donate, the week of 9/19-9/25 call Pat at 860.568.7288 or e-mail [email protected].
New Ferret Jewelry for Humans
Based on our logo ferret, these jewelry pieces are exclusive to FACT. Topaz rhinestones are set onto goldtone metal to form a 3” tall ferret outline. The necklace comes on a 17” adjustable chain, or you could string it on your own. The pin has one long bar clasp that runs the length of the ferret to avoid “flopover.”
Price is only $11 each plus $2 for shipping (same rate for up to 5 pieces). We welcome inquires from clubs or shelters interesting in buying 12 or more for resale. Just click here to order.