Shelter Mascot DonateThe Ferret Aid Society is run 100% on a volunteer basis, we have no paid employees and rely on the generosity of our helpers to keep us going. All donations over $10 to the shelter are tax deductible. |
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Ferret Care SheetThe Ferret Care Sheet is designed to teach you the basics of ferret ownership. In order to download the sheet, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.Volunteer BlogThis blog is maintained by the Ferret Aid Society volunteers to share stories, photos and laughs from shelter. Visit the blog...ADV TestingAll ferrets entering the shelter are tested for Aleutian disease. AD is often described as a "wasting disease" characterized by chronic (long term) weight loss. A common manifestation is weakness or paralysis due to spinal cord damage, which progresses from the hind end up to the front legs. Other signs include lethargy, tarry stools (due to blood in the stool), and tremors. Occasionally the disease may cause sudden death. Currently there is no treatment or prevention for this viral disease, |
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