Tuna Ferret Ferret Saint Paul, MN

Estimated birth date: 3/1/16

Personality: Inquisitive, Friendly toward humans, Friendly toward other animals, Lazy, Cuddly, Playful, Readily allows you to pick it up, Sweet

Favorite treats: Not really interested in treats

Favorite toys and activities: Exploring, clothe tunnels, & cuddling with her sister Pattie

Potty trained: We're working on it!

This animal daily routine: Am & Pm supplemental feedings of Duk Soup or Carnivore Care with play time in-between.

BFF (Does this animal have or need a same species friend in their home?): Yes! Tuna is bonded with her sister Pattie.

Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: Other ferrets - other ferrets play to rough for their liking

Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? Tuna has not had any exposure to children.

Health concerns: Tuna has adrenal disease which will require a yearly implant. She also has a history of rare yeast in the ears, & severe alopecia which may reoccur & require treatment. As of 9/7/21, Tuna has also been diagnosed with Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH).

Behavioral concerns: None

Other notes: Tuna & Pattie are very sweet old ladies, they have come so far since entering rescue you would never believe they were the same ferrets. They like lots of cozy spaces to curl up and prefer cube hammocks over all other styles.

Tuna & Pattie came to MNPPR as a transfer from SD to address their medical needs.

Due to our rescue being foster-based, not all foster homes are located in Saint Paul, MN. Tuna’s foster parent prefers to meet at either the PetSmart location in Rochester, MN - 3845 Marketplace Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901 & 4603 Maine Ave SE #109, Rochester, MN 55904 for meet & greets, & adoptions.

Our adoption process can be found on our website here: https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process

Fee: Tuna & Pattie have a combined adoption fee of $131.25

Due to health and safety concerns, we are now pursuing adoptions with additional safety measures in place. We will be asking potential adopters to discuss their individual preferences and comfort levels involving safety precautions during the greeting/adoption day step. We are HIGHLY suggesting all participants wear facial coverings, stay at least six feet apart, & use sanitization of all surfaces, and hands before and after contact.

We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.