Weiner Cats

[DngrMse]

I have been given the 'green light'* to start the process of acquiring two ferrets.

Things to do:

1. Ferret proofing the house.
2. Cage suitable for two animals, and associated stuff.
3. Begin instructing my various spawn, (kids), in the proper handling of ferrets.
4. Research ferret suppliers/breeders in this area.
5. Acquiring all the rest of the essential ferret gear, including harnesses, collars, leashes, toys, vitamins, bitter apple spray, treats, food.
6. Acquire the ferrets.





* (From the boss, (sometimes referred to as 'wife'), of course)

P.S. The wife, btw, has been generally in opposition to the idea, until she was introduced to a pair by a lady we know.

[boedicca]

Okay. I'll bite.

WHY?

[DngrMse]

Originally Posted by boedicca

Okay. I'll bite.

WHY?

Intelligent, inquisitive, bond with humans, playful, litter box trainable, carnivorous, and stinky. Everything I look for in a pet.

[Freedom&Liberty]

A friend of mine has two and they are very entertaining. I'm not sure I'd give them the run of the entire house thouigh. They constantly steal pretty much anything they can drag or carry and hide it under the couch. They also seem to like raisins.

[enkahootz]

Stinky is damn right...
Like a dumpster in the house...
They do entertain me w/ their sideways running though...

[Keylia]

I love the way they run too.

I'd get a ferret but wont because of 2 main reasons

1 my cat would eat it or at least fight with it (she's a very territorial and vicious little critter!)
2 they're too little, I can't let animals that small run around the house, they'd probably get squished. My cat is about 25 pounds and she even gets in the way sometimes but thankfully she is big enough that she can't squeeze into small places to get stuck.

[kellet]

I've heard they only smell bad if they're not on the proper diet.

[Brainbuster]

A friend of mine has a Ferret. He's a cool dude, he lays around sleeping all day in his little hammock. If you poke him awake he'll roll around and stretch/yawn. If you let him out of his cage he runs for cover under a couch or behind the washing machine.

He's fun to play with as well. When I first picked him up I was surprised as his ability to fold in half. I was confused on how to handle him until I used both hands and folded him up.

[enkahootz]

My cat is about 25 pounds

That's a fat-ass cat...

My buddy used to have a ferret that would keep his chihuahua in check...
Stupid little yappy dogs...

[DngrMse]

The cage, and the rest of the ferret essentials will be here tomorrow. Saturday, we're buying a ferret.

[boedicca]

I do not Grok the ferret preference.

While walking along a street in Paris on day, I passed by a pet store with cages of animals on the sidewalk. One cage had a swarming mass of baby white ferrets. They were Disturbing.

[DngrMse]

Originally Posted by boedicca

I do not Grok the ferret preference.

They are engaging animals. They're fun, they bond with people, they're playful, inquisitive, fearless, and seemingly possess a sense of humor, (as opposed to, say, John Kerry). They do everything I ask a pet to do, and in addition to that, they'll hide your car keys, if given the chance....which makes for a dandy excuse for playing hooky from work.

Personally, I find them one of the most grokkable pets ever. Not like a chihuahua, which will only shiver in fear all it's short life, and probably die prematurely anyway.

While walking along a street in Paris on day, I passed by a pet store with cages of animals on the sidewalk. One cage had a swarming mass of baby white ferrets. They were Disturbing.

Why would a cage of white ferrets be disturbing?

[Ema]

yay a ferret thread!

they don't smell bad if they're on a good diet. Also, most ferrets that are sold are descented or whatever.

Ferrets are great pets! Just make sure you don't buy from a petshop or a bad breeder. You can go to petfinder.com and find some rescues that need a home. Lots of times they're already trained and everything.

[boedicca]

Originally Posted by DngrMse

Why would a cage of white ferrets be disturbing?

It was the swarming pile that looked like a Medusa wig that was Disturbing.

[DngrMse]

Originally Posted by Ema

yay a ferret thread!

they don't smell bad if they're on a good diet. Also, most ferrets that are sold are descented or whatever.

Ferrets are great pets! Just make sure you don't buy from a petshop or a bad breeder. You can go to petfinder.com and find some rescues that need a home. Lots of times they're already trained and everything.

We're getting one from Petco, (descented, 'fixed', and comes with a health warranty). I've looked around for dedicated breeders in my area, or rescue group, but there are none around here. There is a small pet shop that has a pair, but I really don't trust the place, based on how they treat the ferrets they have....in an aquarium, (a small one), with nothing but a thin layer of cedar shavings inside. They would'nt let us touch the ferrets, either.

[DngrMse]

Originally Posted by boedicca

It was the swarming pile that looked like a Medusa wig that was Disturbing.

One ferret would look more like a toupee though....hardly as disturbing as the full on ferret-Medussa wig.

[boedicca]

Originally Posted by DngrMse

They would'nt let us touch the ferrets, either.

Would you let a total stranger Touch Your Ferret?

BTW, are you planning to get involved with ferret legging?

[DngrMse]

Originally Posted by boedicca

Would you let a total stranger Touch Your Ferret?

Not unless they bought me dinner first. Sheesh.

BTW, are you planning to get involved with ferret legging?

Ah, the sport of kings!....or drunk pub patrons....I forget which. Sounds pretty cool though, but there's no way I'd beat the record of 5+ hours. No way, not ever.

[boedicca]

Originally Posted by DngrMse

Not unless they bought me dinner first. Sheesh.

It is quite a relief to know that Your Ferret is not to be had for the price of a cocktail, like a salted peanut.

Ah, the sport of kings!....or drunk pub patrons....I forget which. Sounds pretty cool though, but there's no way I'd beat the record of 5+ hours. No way, not ever.

I am disappointed. A youtube of your ferret legging would be quite the thing.

[DngrMse]

Originally Posted by boedicca

It is quite a relief to know that Your Ferret is not to be had for the price of a cocktail, like a salted peanut.

I have my principles....and nothing cheap either, I absolutely insist, at a minimum, on the #4, super-sized, with cherry coke. And a couple of brewskis.

I am disappointed. A youtube of your ferret legging would be quite the thing.

I do not relish the thought of placing toothy, and clawed carnivores in close proximity to my naughty bits. Unless women find such behavior 'hawt', of course.