Ferrets

Ferret Fun
Welcome to Ferret Fun
Ferrets are wonderful creatures and they make fantastic pets. However, living with a ferret is serious business. They are intelligent and mischeivious, and they love to get into trouble. Ferret Fun is my collection of ferrety links and information for people who love ferrets. We have lived with ferrets since 2001 and I can't imagine how we ever lived without them. Our family currently includes a business of four ferrets that have enriched our lives in ways that I cannot possibly describe. Pe...

So You Think You Want A Ferret
Deciding on a Ferret
They're cute, they make you laugh, they have 2 speeds- overdrive and stop- and they can dance better than most people you know, but is a ferret really the pet for you? People often decide to add a ferret to their household only to realize they don't fit into their lives. Ferret shelters are overwhelmed trying to keep up with the number of ferrets being surrendered. Many are unable to accept new surrenders because they don't have room. Other shelters close their doors for good una...

Silly Ferrets
Meet My Silly Ferrets
Ferrets are almost always silly and I'm always following them with my camera. The silly ferret photos below are in need of captions, so take your best shot, and lets see which are the most popular! I'm looking forward to reading your silly ferret captions. I also have a blog named Silly Ferrets, where I do my best to share the silliness that comes with sharing our lives with these furry friends. Telly Helper photograph © Julianne Gentile

Ferret Gifts
Fun Favorites for Ferret Fanciers
Do you know someone who has a ferret?  Chances are, the ferret is the apple of their eye and a ferret-themed gift will hit the spot.  Maybe you, too, have a ferret, and would like to find a cute new toy or sweatshirt or hat for your little furry friend. Amazon has an amazing array of ferret gifts, from books to toys, and a host of other great ideas,  I've ferreted out a fair few fun ideas here,  Check them out!  And have some fun along the way.

Minkie and Pixel
Meet Minkie and Pixel
Minkie and Pixel were among several hundred ferrets that were rescued from a fur farm. A group of people that care about animal welfare were made aware of a farm that was breeding mink and ferrets. The conditions were horrible and the animals needed to be removed from the facility. The community of ferret enthusiasts and ferret shelters worked together on a large scale rescue to find new homes for over 800 ferrets that were unsociable, living in deplorable conditions, and in dire need of med...

all-about-ferrets
Fuzzy Friends
What does the word Ferret Mean: A weasel like, usually albino mammal (Mustela putorius furo) related to the polecat and often trained to hunt rats or rabbits. Mustelidae family of animals that include the stoat, weasel, otter and badger. Ferrets have been domesticated for over 2000 years. Historically Ferrets were used for clearing rabbit and rodent infestations because of their excellent burrowing abilities. The Ferrets sleek and flexible body structure allowed them to maneuver themselves i...

Ferrets Headquarters
Welcome to the Ferrets Headquarters
Hi, My name is Julianne and I'd like to welcome you to the Ferrets Group! I love ferrets, live with them, and have rescued several over the years. I also donate my time and lens proceeds to Ferret and other pet related charities. One of the best things about Squidoo is that it is an easy way to spread the word about your passions, and raise money for charity at the same time. My lenses benefit animal charities. I hope that you will consider creating a charity lens, too. Please take a mome...

Great Ferret Costumes
When Ferrets Dress up for Halloween...
Many pet parents today enjoy watching their pets participate in human activities. Whether for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Independence Day, or other special occasions such as weddings and birthdays, pet costumes have surfaced so that the furriest members of the family can participate. And they look oh so cute. Ferrets are no exception. Although costume makers tend to focus more on cats and dogs, there are ferret costumes out there. This lens will highlight some great costumes avai...

Why Have a Pet Ferret
The Forgotten Pet: Ferrets
Although ferrets have been pets for thousands of years, many people do not know much about them. Cats, dogs, fish, and hamsters have taken up so much of our "pet" vision that the ferret ends up forgotten. Thankfully, there are ferret owners out there who realize how amazing it can be to have one of these little creatures. Their rising popularity as "exotic" - as in unusual - pets has also increased how many pet stores have baby ferrets for sale. Ferrets at Play, via Wikimedia Commons, John O...