RESCUE SERVICES FOR FERRETS - updated

UPDATES on Ferret Food Recalls
Responses from Whole/Natural Prey Suppliers

Sadly, most countries don't acknowledge animals as having any status or worth more than that of being a possession. Even in the US, we're still struggling to at least get the same minimal rights for ferrets that dogs and cats now receive. However, even if the governments aren't interested, you can always count on individual groups to step up and help those that need it!

Regardless of the language or country, if you know of any other international rescue groups that will assist ferrets please post a comment so it can be added. But before you call on others, the most critical thing you yourself can do is BE PREPARED!

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FURR
(Ferrets United Rescue Resources)

Mostly an information exchange and meeting site. Has the potential to be a great open resource! Some of the services they offer are as follows: (clipped directly from the site overview)

• For rescue organizations to request resources from the ferret community.
  
• To offer available resources to rescue organizations fostering adoptable and hospice ferrets.
  
• To discuss past rescues so that we can learn from them and create our own "Rescues For Dummies" so to speak.
  
• To list your rescue organization in the database so that potential donors will find you.
  
• To list your ferret savy vet so that others can benefit from your experience.

Areas of Assistance:
USA

F.E.R.R.E.T.

The Ferret Emergency Response, Rescue and Evacuation Team F.E.R.R.E.T. will support and assist EARS and other humane and disaster response organizations in time of disaster.

F.E.R.R.E.T. WILL ASSIST IN:
* locating ferrets at risk
* securing temporary or permanent housing
* transportation to safe locations
* supplies such as food, bedding, cages and accessories
* securing appropriate medical care
* providing disaster preparedness information and resources to caregivers, veterinarians and volunteers.
(The above is taken directly from their hp.)

Areas of Assistance:
USA

EARS (the Emergency Animal Rescue Service)

The following summary and comments are by Susanne Thiel, EARS' New York State Coordinator:
EARS (the Emergency Animal Rescue Service) assists all kinds of animals in all kinds of disaster situations. In addition to being able to respond to disasters nationwide and help all kinds of animals, I'm really excited by the opportunity to help get rescued ferrets the food, medical care, housing and other supplies they need.

EARS is currently working with the HSUS, ASPCA, American Humane Association, Best Friends, FEMA, the Red Cross and others to formally and comprehensively incorporate animals into disaster response plans at the local, regional, state and national levels.

EARS also assists with hoarding, disease outbreaks and cruelty cases.

Areas of Assistance:
USA
Canada

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