Ferret Bathtime

It’s ferret bathing time at the shelter. A woman brought in a pure white ferret that she found in a pile of newspapers near a dumpster. Ferrets don’t normally need bathing more than once a month, but since this one was found in a trash heap he needed a good cleaning. After bathing him our staff put him in a basket of towels. He burrowed in the towels for several minutes until he was almost dry.

This little guy, whom we named Bumper, is a young adult. We don’t know if he escaped from his home or if someone left him in the trash. So far no owner has claimed him and he’s now available for adoption. Ferrets are great pets for the right person. They are lively, curious, and funny, but like any companion animal they require your time, energy, and commitment.


In another part of the shelter, we have a visiting chicken. He was nabbed behind a community center when one of our animal control officer went out on a call about three roaming chickens. The other two were nowhere to be found, but this one was trapped in a bush. He has been enjoying fresh water, food, and a comfortable box with hay to rest in. Since no one has claimed him, we will try to find a sanctuary where he can enjoy "the simple life."