As of May 17, 2009, there are 60 ferrets housed at the Michigan Ferret Connection.
In September, 2007 the ferret community closed down a ferret breeder in Ohio. 586 "whole" (not neutered or spayed) ferrets. I have 14. They have been neutered/spayed but not descented (totally unnecessary procedure). They responded quickly to the Time, Love and Care they were given and have become Ferret Ambassadors across the state. They have travelled to Pet Expos in Grand Rapids and Saginaw. They have delighted children at Michigan Humane Society's summer camps in Rochester, Westland, Downtown Detroit & Bingham Farms as well as the Humane Society of Kent County. The DMK 7, as this particular group is affectionately called, also made 8 appearances to the City of Grand Rapids Library branches. Visit my new website: www.westmichiganferretconnection.com and read about Diamond. Read about my first ever litter of ferrets. The West Michigan Ferret Connection has non-profit status under Support Our Shelters (see info below). We receive no government funding and are heavily reliant on tax-deductible gifts from private and corporate donors to continue our work. BEAU & NILLA'S THRIFT STORE & MORE ..... ferret air fresheners (NEW), Maltese Penny jewelry, crocheted eggs & mice, Zanies 8-in-1 Ferret Playhouse, heavy-duty clear plastic tubes, ferret crinkle sacks, fleece carrier covers, tents, shampoo, harnesses, toys, bedding, shampoo and many other items.
Used cages for sale.... all sizes .... carriers, too
FERRET DAYS!!!!!
OCTOBER 16, 2009: Midwest Ferret Fellowship Faire @ the Grand Inn in Grand Rapids, MI. vendors, games & judging.
WANTED: Volunteers I have the whole lower level of the house for the ferrets. Plenty of room to play. Also involves cleaning litterboxes & feeding. Volunteers are the backbone of ALL shelters. Little donations add up to BIG Miracles. WANTED: Foster Homes for the older kids I will only consider experienced ferret owners. People have asked me if I have a Wish List. I never thought of it before. But now that I think about it, I guess I do:
WEST MICHIGAN FERRET CONNECTION WISH LIST
Melatonin Implants
Totally Ferret
Ferret Nation cages ... a girl can daydream, can't she?
Cable ties(best things to use to hold playpens together)
Gift certificates to local gas stations. Gas is expensive! I go to Speedway with my Speedy Rewards card.
Big jar candles
Vet care donations (donations can be sent to Coit Animal Clinic, 1958 Coit NE, Grand Rapids MI 49505, phone 616/363-5530)
Thank you to those who cared enough to ask what I needed.
Tax deductible donations can be made to the West Michigan Ferret Connection through Support Our Shelters, a 501(c)(3) organization created to assist ferret shelters. You may contact Judith White @ 610/626-6647 at SOS (EIN#23-3062176) and designate your charitble donation for the West Michigan Ferret Connection.
In addition to WMFC, I am also one of the Founders of the Midwest Ferret Fellowship, a Michigan based group dedicated to educating and promoting the domesticated ferret as a companion pet. Visit our website at www.midwestferretfellowship.org
The best ferret reference (in my opinion) is FERRETS FOR DUMMIES.
I also high recommend researching ferrets on the Internet through www.ferretcentral.org
Effective November 1, 2006 a $25 surrender fee will charged for ferrets that do not have rabies certification. My adoption fee is $90 per ferret 3 years of age and younger. My adoption fee is $70 per ferret between the ages of 3-5 years. My adoption fee is $50 per ferret over the age of 5 years.
