Ferrets need love, too.
Ferret Adoption Day: Saturday, April 12
Ferrets, just like dogs and cats, can end up on the streets. Their owners decide their pets take a lot more work and time than they originally thought. Or the humans have to move, but the ferrets aren’t welcome in the new home.
Given South Florida’s current foreclosure rate and real estate market, it’s no surprise that Broward Ferret Rescue and Referral is at capacity with ferrets in foster care. The volunteer group has more than 45 frisky and fun-loving critters ready for adoption. You can check them out at the organization’s Adoption Day, from 10 am to 3 pm this Saturday, at a private home in Coconut Creek. Call 954-977-4583 for an appointment. The adoption fee is $55.
Rescue group member Misty Hosier describes ferrets as “more or less kittens with the brains of a dog. They are small and VERY playful and need human contact.” Go to Broward Ferret Rescue’s Web site for a collection of cute photos, including some of ferrets in costume (who knew?). The site also gives good guidelines to help determine if you are ferret parent material.
Are you a ferret owner? Any advice for potential ferret owners?
ANGIE BRENNAN, a Sun-Sentinel page designer,
lives with four dogs and one boyfriend. And has a lifetime of animal stories to share.
DIANE LADE, a reporter on the Sun-Sentinel's Help Team, has lived with cats, dogs, reptiles, fish, an iguana, and an armadillo.
CYNDI METZGER, editor of the Sun-Sentinel's Outlook section, is smitten with Bella, her poodle who regularly ignores requests to sit, stay and get off the ivory-colored sofa. 
JOHN TANASYCHUK, a Sun-Sentinel lifestyle writer, has lived with cats as long as he can remember. He and his partner currently share their home with three.
