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If "your" ferret isn't here yet, we do maintain a "waiting" list and people on the list will get a call before ferrets are listed on our site.
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ADOPTABLE FERRETS

 FERRETS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE*(8/29/2010)
FVF offers special adoption packages for harder to place ferrets:
Senior Ferrets
Ferrets with Special Veterinary Needs
Large Ferret Families (3 or more wanting to stay together)
Ferrets with Behavioral Problems needing gentle correction.

We continue to be "slammed" with surrenders and recently reached a new all time high census.  One result of the high census is that ferret care is taking more and more of our time, leaving less and less time to write biographies and update te website.  Thank you for your patience.  We are happy to talk to you about all of our available ferrets. 
   Please feel free to call or email us and ask about ferrets that haven't been posted for adoption.

Bear and George arrived with their sister Polly (adopted) because of upheaval in their owner's life.  The owner had promised to email FVF with information about their personalities, but nothing was ever received.  From what we have seen here, all three are very playful and love having other ferrets to play with.  When they are all wound up and playing they may do some nipping, but there hasn't been any biting outside of that.  According to the condition of their teeth and owner report, George and Bear were both likely born mid 2005.  Vet check and distemper shots done on 9/10/09 (AMC).   George had adrenal surgery and a dental cleaning on 5/13/10 (LS). He is doing great and looking forward to a forever home with his brother.

Mel  and his brother Corky (went to the bridge 7/5/10) arrived via BAHS after being "accidentally" left at the Wildlife Sanctuary park area. Both seem to like cats, although Corky was a bit pushy while at our volunteer's home.  Neither did any biting.  According to their short term foster mom, Mel seemed very laid back, while Corky wanted to play all the time. Neither was great at hitting the litter box - more like in the vicinity of the litter box.  They had apparently not been fed a very good diet prior to being left, but both gained weight at the foster mom's and FVF.  Based on the condition of their teeth we believe Corky was born summer or fall of 2004, Mel is probably a year younger.  Vet check and distemper shot done on 9/25/09 (AMC).

Annie, Casey and Sundance arrived when their family was forced to move.  They originally came on as foster ferrets while their family tried to get them waived into the new apartment as "therapeutic"-however they were unsuccessful.  Casey is described as lovable, cuddly, and a "mother hen" to the other two.  She was born March 2006.  Her favorite toy is a stuffed frog-although she disemboweled her original frog and isn't as interested in the replacement.  Sundance is described as a curious clown who loves to be played with.  He was born November of 2006.  "Orphan" Annie had been bounced through a couple of homes before joining Casey and Sundance.  She MUST stay with them.  She is described as very intelligent and a problem solver.  She is also extremely active and climbs.  She was born sometime in 2006-the month is unknown.  These ferrets had not had a litter pan prior to arrival at FVF.  They are doing well with one in the cage, as long as it is cleaned regularly.  Vet check and distemper shots done on 12/10/09 (AMC).    Casey had adrenal surgery on 5/6/10 (LS).  She had bilateral involvement.  The left gland was removed and the right debulked.  Because the right gland could not be completely removed, she may continue to show signs of adrenal disease and may need ferretonin implants in the future.  This makes her a special needs ferret.

Smudge, Zola and Skully arrived as the result of a job loss.  These ferrets were extremely ill with a parasite when they arrived.  They underwent treatment and the follow up tests indicated that they are now free of it.  As a result of three weeks worth or twice daily foul tasting medication, they do NOT take any meds well and will fight and struggle if you try to syringe anything into their mouths.  Following treatment, they were left underweight and with very sensitive digestive systems, which is why they have not been listed for adoption until now.  Smudge likes socks and slippers.  He also likes plastic balls and eggs, but will puncture them if he isn't being watched.  He has a broken upper canine (not bad enough to remove) and is missing an upper incisor.  He was likely born fall of 2005.  Zola is a little cuddlier.  She likes to dig in the dirt, but doesn't like bathes.  She is very mellow and will just wander around and find a place to sleep if her people aren't holding or playing with her.  She was also likely born fall of 2005.  Skully doesn't appreciate toys with squeakers.  He has been known to bite a person squeaking a toy.  Aside from that he is very sweet.  He likes having his belly rubbed.  At his old house he had a thing about running up stairs.  He would run up, be carried down and run up again as long as his people would play the game with him.  He was likely born mid 2006.  Vet check and distemper done on 10/7/09 (AMC). 

Max and Zachariah arrived when their owner could no longer afford to care for them.  It was originally thought that Zachariah was a senior ferret based on the condition of his teeth.  After watching him and taking into consideration his overall body condition and the fact that he is a neural tube defect ferret, he was aged out at about 3 (likely born early 2007).  He had a dental done on 3/15/10 (LS)-he had to have three teeth removed and another fell out.  He is recovering well and we believe his energy levels will improve now that his mouth doesn't hurt.  His former owner described him as "mostly sleeping, but plays sometimes".  Max is a typical high energy ferret.  He is hyper and gets into everything.  He also climbs and will mouth during play.  He is very vocal.  Based on his teeth, he was likely born about the same time as Zach-which agrees with owner report.  Vet check done on March 3, 2010 (AMC).  Distemper was done for the previous owner by FVF on 9/25/09.

Punkin (picture pending) is a sweet little girl who gives kisses.  She and her brother arrived in Oct 2009 as a victim of the economy.      Her brother had some health issues and went to the bridge on March 25, 2010 (we suspect a form of cancer).  She was adopted early in May 2010 but had issues with one of the other ferrets in the home, resulting in her return to the shelter after three weeks.  Punkin has always been with other ferrets and is doing well in the general population now that she is over missing her brother.  She has never done any biting-not even nipping during play.  She has been with a dog, but not cats.  Since she has always been with at least one other ferret she should not be considered as an "only".  Based on the condition of her teeth, she was likely born late in 2006 or early in 2007.  Vet check and distemper done on 10/23/09 (AMC).

Luca (picture pending) arrived via BAHS after being removed from a home in Green Bay where she was kept with a cat and multiple kittens in dirty conditions.  She is a very friendly, people focused ferrets.  She does occasionally shoulder.  Her coat is very coarse right now, but it has been improving since she is now in clean conditions and getting good food.  She had a broken canine tooth removed on 8/16/10 (LS).  Based on the condition of her teeth, she was probably born summer of 2008.  Vet check done on 8/4/10 (AMC)-her distemper shot had been done at BAHS on 7/28/10.

Daxter (sable), Crackers (female), Snowflake (dilute silver) and Bandit (grey) (picture pending) arrived when their owners felt they could no longer care for them.  Very little information was provided with them, but the family did tell FVF that Snowflake does not like children and will bite them, but is very well litter trained.  They also said that Bandit digs in water dishes.  Daxter was not litter trained when they arrived, but he is getting better while in the cage.  At FVF we have seen that all four of the ferrets are curious and like people.  Ideally, we would like all four to stay together but if that is not possible, the former owners felt Crackers and Daxter would be a good pair, and Snowflake and Bandit should go together.  Based on the condition of their teeth, we believe Bandit was born early spring of 2008, Daxter and Snowflake summer of 2007 and Crackers summer of 2006.  Vet check and distemper done on 8/4/10 (AMC).  Crackers had adrenal surgery and a tooth removed on 8/16/10 (LS). 

Twilight (picture pending) arrived as a three month foster and was surrendered at the end of his foster contract.  He is very sweet and loves people and other ferrets, although he doesn't have any special friend here he MUST be in a home with at least one other ferret.  He has not done any nipping or biting here at the shelter and none was reported in his prior home.  Based on the condition of his teeth he was probably born mid 2008.  Vet check and distemper done on 3/3/10 (AMC). 

Stevie and Aphrodite (picture pending) arrived in January as foster ferrets.  Their contract was extended beyond the initial three months, but we have not heard anything from their old family since we called them in June.  As a result, we are classifying them as surrendered and listing them for adoption.  Both are sweet and people oriented, though Stevie is more interested in being with people and Aphrodite wants to go explore more.  Aphrodite will sometimes get mouthy when she plays so she should not be considered for a home with younger children.  Stevie apparently had an ear issue when he was younger and does some head rolling as a result.  His former owner named him after Stevie Wonder because of it.  Based on owner report and the condition of their teeth, we think they were born early in 2009.  Vet check and distemper shot done on 1/5/10 (AMC). 

Oreo and Casper (picture pending) a rrived with their brothers (now adopted) when their owner was no longer interested in them.  Both are wonderful ferrets that would be great for a first time ferret owner.  They aren't perfect with the litter pan, but most aren't.  Neither has done any nipping or biting here at the shelter.  Based on the condition of their teeth, they were probably born mid 2006.  Vet check and distemper shots done on 6/17/10 (AMC).

Tulio and Miguel (picture pending) came from another shelter in CO.  They were surrendered because their owner could not afford to care for them anymore.  Both are microchipped and had been fed a very good diet.  It is obvious they had been well cared for.  According to owner report and what we have seen at FVF, Tulio is a very dominant ferret, though he does get along with Miguel and an older female ferret he came with (she is currently not listed for adoption because of her age and fragility).  He will reportedly dig at carpets-we have seen he digs in his food and water dish (he does drink out of a bottle at this time).  He will sometimes try to dominate people when he plays, but he is not mean or aggressive with them.  Miguel is a sweetheart.  He plays with his brother and would do okay with other ferrets if Tulio wasn't so dominant.  They lived with a cat in their old home, nothing is noted about Tulio trying to bully it.  Based on information provided, they were born 12/06, though their teeth indicate they are about a year younger.  Vet check and distemper done on 7/5/10 (AMC).

Listings for
Steve, Murray, Sable, Dean and Menard (one family with seniors)
Snuggles (special needs)
Kita, Blaze and Thor
Cash and Tango
coming soon.

*Fox Valley Ferret is also caring for ferrets not considered adoptable at this time

• New arrivals are evaluated and vet checked prior to their listing as adoptable. 
• Ferrets with veterinary needs.
• Aggressive biters (those that "lock down" or draw blood).
• Ferrets that are very elderly or frail.