Dogs caught a Polecat/Ferret!?

Louise13 · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:58 am Post subject: Dogs caught a Polecat/Ferret!?

OMG!!! Talk about panic!

Lying on my bed last night reading a book..Alex is out the back pottering about with horsebox and then I heard this almighty screaming!!

I thought the dogs had caught a cat!..So I opened the window and asked Alex whats happening..he says they got a weasel!!

He dragged the dogs in and I went out to investigate and there sitting under the caravan was a very shocked heavy breathing polecat/ferret..

I ran back in and phoned a mate who keeps ferrets and he told me to catch it..LOL (ehhh its got teeth!!!)

So the upshot is..I had a ferret sleeping in a cat basket in my sons room last night!!!!
Its not got a mark on it..(good dogs )

It survived the night and has ate all night!! chicken, tuna, corned beef!!

He is now in the shower LOL..We have a double shower unit..so thats his makeshift cage for now..he has a litter tray and a bed (handy having horses!) half of the cat carrier full of hay..and a cat food dish with chicken and tuna in it..

he has eaten, drunk water..peed and pooed..so I think he's going to fine!

I held him and he made some funny noises but never bit..he's sooo cute!!!

Just off out to check pet shop windows for notices, then going to cut a bit off a tree to give him something to play on..

Here's Chucky (Lucky Chucky)

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Dave Rowland · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:45 pm Post subject:

Tara thinks its dinner time
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Jack · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:32 pm Post subject:

OMG - he's GORGEOUS Louise!!!! Smile

Looks well cared for and obviously he is or has been someones pet as he's good natured and used to being handled. I would drop notes through people's door in your area too asking if anyone's lost him - they may come forward - they may not visit pet stores - especially if he's their only pet Confused

Also let local vets know & RSPCA - someone may have reported him missing.

What will you do if noone steps up - will you keep him? I'd be sorely tempted, he's lovely. XxX
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shirley c · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 3:17 pm Post subject:

Aww he is lovely. Looks a wee bit lean to me at back end but he may have been out for a few days or maybe my 2 are wee fat boys Very Happy

I think you need to keep him, ferrets are fun pets. he will also be fine on some of your raw food but i usually supplement with dried ferret food as we dont get as much rabbits and pigeons now, but if you do get anything they prefer wholw lot, bones fur and feather lol
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Louise13 · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:33 pm Post subject:

I am sorely tempted to keep him!! he's very cute..

BUT Alex says no LOL..like I would listen to him anyway..

Seriously though if I don't find an owner..he will be going to a great home where he will be used for what they are meant to be used for..In fact..he will will be going to live with Katrina & Stuart....MOREGIN on here..

It was Stuart I phoned last night in a blind panic LOL..(probably thought I had finally lost it!)

He told me to catch it..and feed it raw (dog) food..LOL good job I know a fabulous coordinator of such food (ROFL!)

HE is currently curled up sleeping in his comfy hay bed..and now has a couple of branches and some toilet roll tubes and a tennis ball to play with..(me thinks I am getting toooooo attached)

I think he is quite skinny too..but I also think he may still be quite young..

I haven't handled him properly..still wary of those teeth..But I did lift him and move him and he never struggled
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Lorna · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:59 pm Post subject:

He is cute. If his owner isn't traced, it is good he is going to a good home. If you can part with him...
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Louise13 · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:18 pm Post subject:

More pics of Wee Dude (changed his name cos I keep calling him wee dude)I am getting scarily attached to him..but Alex is still saying no..Its soo funny that after 15 yrs he still thinks I might listen to him

Awwww

You woke me up Mam

Strrrretchhhh

Hello there

Can I smell food?

Yup..def food

having a wander

his rather weird abode

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Lisa/Colin · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:37 pm Post subject:

He is lovely, looks like he feels right at home!

We've got 4 ferrets, they are great pets. 2 of my girls are that colour

Lisa

Louise13 · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:11 pm Post subject:

Picking up a hutch for him tomorrow..he is now toilet trained..LOL using his tray..its great!!

I am now worried its too cold for him outside Sad

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shirley c · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:51 pm Post subject:

Allan thinks him is a her Very Happy

just by size and shape of face, also young, but not to easy to tell by just pics....think I need to come and get a closer look Very Happy

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Jack · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:29 pm Post subject:

Louise - you HAVE to keep this cutie - ignore the daft old oh I swore who THINKS you take note of what he says Very Happy

I LOVE this little baby - MEGA cute!!! XxX
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Louise13 · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:04 pm Post subject:

His No's are very half hearted LOL..

Not sure whether its a he or a she..not got close enough..LOL..

Definately young tho..
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kendal · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:11 pm Post subject:

aww he/she is lovely, are you going to take it to the vets to see if someone has chipped it. i dont know if people tent to chip ferrets.
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Louise13 · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:33 pm Post subject:

Never thought of that..can't say I have heard of anyone chipping a ferret..might be worth a shot though..
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kendal · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:10 pm Post subject:

hey what happened did you keep the wee guy
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