Welcome!
PLEASE
NOTE:
Father Natures is back again. We have rebuilt a wonderful new rescue for all our fuzzy friends. We have many ferrets in need of FOREVER LOVING HOMES. Please check out our adoptable list and if you are unable to bring a fuzzy into your life now, please consider sponsoring one of our permanent residences. PLEASE BE PATIENT AS WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH OUR SIGHT PROVIDER. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADOPT ONE OF OUR FUZZIES, PLEASE CALL US AT (201) 438-8677. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.
11/05/08 We are down to the final few days. The floor is getting
finished, moldings going on and then the paint. You can even tell the
fuzzies know something is up. We are all excited and want to thank
everyone that has waited to adopt and surrender till this project is
done.
Keith
Thge Project, with a ew delays is completed. Just a few more cages to
move to the ne w fuzzy room. We are taking applications and surrenders
again so for adoptions go to
http://www.fathernaturesferretrescue.com/wb/pages/adoption-policy.php
and fill out the application in full. We are sorry but we get so many
that if the form is incomplete we move on to the next one. To surrender
please call 201-952-8677 or 201-438-8677. Our web site gives all the
info on our process. Happy Holidays to all.
Keith and Evelyn
It all
started about October of 2006. I got a phone call from woman who said
she needed to surrender one of her ferrets. See, she had two but a co
worker was going to take the healthy one as she put it. Father Natures
was just starting to really take off so to speak and Evelyn and I had
made a decision to take as many fuzzies as we could, especially the
sick ones. We set a date for the woman to come by and drop of Blondie
Boy. From questioning the woman on the phone and hearing of the lack of
care she gave to BB I felt it was best that Evelyn not be here for the
surrender. Well, my gut feeling was on the money because when she
showed up with BB he looked like a concentration camp victim. If Evelyn
would have been here we would have needed to do a fund raiser for her
bail money. Blondie Boy was a real train wreck, bi-lateral adrenal, he
had a cordoma tumor the size of a grape on his tail and a mastic tumor
completely closing off his right ear. The woman handed him over to me
and promised that even though she had nothing to help with his medical
bills, she would send a couple of hundred dollars soon. We never heard
from her again. BB was scheduled to have his surgeries and we went to
work on getting him in better shape. The Doctor gave him a 30% chance
of surviving the surgery and a 40% chance post operative. BB came
through like a champ. He was doing just fine up until the day his
stitches were to come out. When I removed him from the carrier he went
into a full blown insulinomic seizure. Thank God we were in the room
with the vet and he gave him a shot of dex and BB bounce up like
nothing had happened. So began the life of BB at Father Natures. His
fur never grew back due to his age and the adrenal remnants on the
right side. He would still love to get up each morning, eat his Duck
Soup, have his meds and go for a cruise through his 25 foot tube and
thats when we nicknamed him Scooter or Scoots. The little man that had
such a slim chance was beating the odds. BB taught us so very much here
that has helped to save the lives of countless fuzzies. His will to
live and tough guy attitude was magnificent. Little by little BB
started to develop cataracts that slowly stole his sight. He was no
longer comfortable going through his tube and we were worried that he
may get into something. BB had the run of the upstairs at the rescue
except for the quarantine room. The downstairs was ruled by the general
population and adopt ables. The only place you didn't see a fuzzy was
our living room. Evelyn had put her foot down that there would be NO
CAGES in that room and I agreed. Once BB started to get worse with his
vision and the insulinoma, he was moved into a brand new FN cage in the
living room front and center. Momma wanted to keep a close eye on her
boy. BB would seem to play games with us, whenever we would make plans
for a day trip to a ferret show or to a just to get away for a few
hours. He would always seem to crash on us and we would cancel the
plans. It got to the point where we would go outside whenever we would
talk about leaving the house for any period of time. Blondie Boy is a
definite miracle fuzzy and there was many many times that we considered
helping him to the bridge but he showed such a strong will to live and
enjoyed his life with us. We prayed that if the time did come that he
would pass in his sleep or in one of our arms. We dreaded having to
take him to the vet to be helped even though Dr M is wonderful and
compassionate. Today at 1:30 pm Blondie Boy told Momma that he had
enough and would be waiting for us at the Bridge. He gently took his
last breath in Mommas arms and closed his eyes, slipping into sleep. I
cursed not being here for him and Evelyn and then realized that it was
perfect. BB was Evelyn's special boy and although I don't think I could
love a fuzzy more, she needed this special moment with him. I will miss
the way he would shove the Duck Soup bowl from my hand when he had his
fill. I will miss the way he would tunnel through his bedding looking
for just the right spot. I will miss the way he tolerated us holding
and trying to cuddle with him even though it was for a short time. Most
of all I will always remember the strength he had to live and the way
he cuddled up with me last week and slept on my chest. In all the time
BB was here he never did that before with Evelyn or me and I guess it
was his parting gift for Father. It is going to be very hard for the
both of us, getting up and not saying" did you feed Scoots yet?" or "
has Scoots had his meds yet?" He has been a great part of our lives
here and all in all I would not trade one good ar bad moment. Anyone
who ever got a chance to meet our Scoots knows how hard this is going
to be for us but he is now ruling the roost at Father Natures Cottage,
just this side of the Rainbow Bridge. Sleep well my Scoots Momma and
Poppa will see you again. Sorry for this being so long but for some
reason it helps my heart to tell everyone about our BB. Thank You All
Keith, Evelyn and Scoots
Sadly Tessa has gone to the
rainbow bridge. She looked up at me as if to say poppa i've had enough.
She was in too much pain to let her suffer and she gently passed in my
arms. Dear Tessa we will meet again someday. Even though you were here
with us at Father Natures a short time you captured our hearts.
We have
started the Tessa fund to help other ferrets in the same condition. If
you would like to help contact fnferretrescu@cs.com.
Sissy!
We are Father Natures Ferret Rescue. After spending countless hours
going to county shelters we decided we could no longer watch these
little theives of the heart sit alone for hours on end. My wife Evelyn
and I decided to start a rescue just for them. They have been our
teachers in so many ways. We have learned patience, compassion, and real
unconditional love. (Also where to find the best deals on trash bags
and paper towels). If you like
we will accept donations to our Vet Dr .Mecheal at the Lyndhurst Animal
Hospital. 100% of funds go to the health and care of the ferrets at our
rescue. All administration costs come out of our own pockets.
Our one goal is to find forever loving homes for our fuzzy friends. All
ferrets adopted come with proof of current rabies and distemper vaccination.
To adopt one of our little guys or gals call to set up a time to stop
by and fill out our adoption application. We will meet with you and
make a decision the same day.
Ferrets are not temporary. They are not disposable. They are not
commodities either. They are a loving family member who depends on you
to love and care for them forever. Most commonly ferrets will grieve
when left behind, or abandoned by their family. So, think before
committing! Take a good look at your lifestyle and your habits. How
much time do you have to devote to a ferret? Are you financially ready
to meet a new ferret’s needs or an unexpected emergency? Remember,
animal shelters exist because people create the need for them. No one
needs a ferret RIGHT NOW! Do your homework. Take your time before
making any decision. Ferrets do not make good gifts, and all family
members should be involved in a decision like this. We teach our
children a lot just by how we treat and value our pets. What do you
want to teach your child? (Quoted from Kim Schilling) Please be ready
to provide us with info such as... The Name of your Vet.
Your experience level regarding ferret care.
Have you ever surrendered a ferret to a rescue or shelter?
Are you prepared to devote the time needed to care for your new ferret?
Among other non personal questions. If you are unable to provide a home
for a fuzzie you can always sponsor a little carpet shark through our
Paypal donation button below.
Our new home/rescue is complete. The fuzzies have a wonderful play area including a staircase tube to slide down. Please call us at 201-438-8677 or 201-952-8677 or email
fnferretrescue@cs.com to make an appointment. PLEASE, PLEASE when
leaving a message speak slowly and clearly. Repeat your contact number
at least 2 times in the message. Many cell phones break up during the
call and we want to make sure we get back to you. We are available on
Sundays also to see our happy and loving fuzzies.
Father Natures Ferret Rescue
33 Fifth St.
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
Phone: 201-438-8677
Phone: 201-952-8677
Email:
fnferretrescue@cs.com
Our web address is www.fathernaturesferretrescue.com
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