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Blaze · 11-26-2009, 06:52 PM

~Chuckles~ Stinky huh? I think my Ferrets smell earthly. I happen to love my stinky/earthly rascals. I also have 2 mixed Pitts that are as loving as can be, so I agree that they get a bad rap.
I raised about 14 different species of tortoise, all that were given to me because their owners no longer had time for them. As are my Ferrets. I got my 2nd pit from a kennel that someone had left after Katrina, so she is my daughter now.
Will I take in more animals through my life? Yes, definitely!
Will I fight for the animals that cannot speak for themselves? Yes, most definitely.
I have a lot of issues with abandonment of amimals, more than I have time to explain, as well as the many other issues of kill/no kill. I do understand the laws, may not agree, but do understand, but I truly believe, as with any system, there are loop holes and strings that can be pulled to save just one more life.

FeminineAllure · 11-26-2009, 09:40 PM

Great sharing. Thanks to all of you for your love

for animals and being the change!

I have some things to share when I am feeling better.

NotAnAverageGuy · 11-27-2009, 01:12 AM

Yes male gliders urine and marking scent is horrid, worse than a ferret. I can only equate the smell to an used tampon, that's why he was fixed.

What do ya'll think about the Vick dogs and their rehab?

Anyone else watch Pitbulls and Parolees?

Rook · 11-27-2009, 02:43 AM

My Ferrets don't stink..hmph....They have a subtle Musky Aroma...
My boy, I got from a pet store, he was a few days from being sent to Humaine Society, nobody wanted him because he was a "Biter", and evidently the previous Owner that brought him back didn't have the patience to Teach....
He's never bitten me...

My girl, I got from petfinder.com, a shelter had her displayed, after a few Screenings, they actually haggled her price..
She is a young darling, feisty, and has her "Dainty" moments....I noticed immediately why they weren't set on a price, she was 'special needs' and they were understaffed..

Ferrets have a bad reputation, unjustly set on them, which quickly lands them in Shelters, and in Most cases, face unfair Euthanazia because someone didn't a} do their Research b} Didnt care enough c}Realized the Ferret was more than they bargained for...

A ferret is a huge commitment, their Temperament is close to that of a Cat, they can be Aloof, Inquisitive, shy, friendly...
They can live 10-12 years.
The more time you spend, the better you know them and they will Bond with you...
That some Bite? Yes, Why? It's instinct, Ferrets are carnivorous Predators in the wild [ Think Rikki Tikki Tavi, rather than kodo & podo ]
The Biting starts when they're babies, and they play hard...they don't realize Human skin is a lot more delicate than ferret skin...
Oftentimes their Bite is out of Fear/Aggression/Curiosity, you WILL know which is which....Play (they're hopping all over the fucking place "clucking" and throwing tender quick sharp nips, puffed up tail)..Fear ( The ferret is trying to stay away from you, and you insist on grabbing them no puffed up tail, and sometimes "toilet" issues).. Aggression ( The ferret stands ground, cornered, Puffed tail, they will spit/hiss a warning, the rest is your "stupidity").. Curiosity ( If you just ate a peanut butter & jelly sandwich, or a grilled cheese, or put on a Fruity perfume, Flower hand lotion, Their notorious Curiosity will get the better, and they will Instinctively say "YUM", you will not be amused at that moment)...
All but 2 are Fixable, with Patience...
and yes, you CAN teach an old Ferret new Manners...

Many Ferrets sadly wind up in a very Abusive home, and honestly? I think the Person is worthy of a few baseball bat strikes...
If you won't strike a child, or harm a dog..What does the person gain from terrorizing a tiny ferret, hitting them, torturing..?

Many ferrets in this circumstance wind up euthanized, Unless they are taken or dropped off at a No-Kill Ferret Shelter (there's a few out there, Badly in need of Donations, but they work it out), the shelter will keep them rather than Adopt them out, it's a lifelong Trauma for the lil guys....
Some get adopted to very Experienced Hoomans..

Oh, and as for the "smell"...
A Ferret will have a very Ripe cage, if you dont tend it often..
Think about the following..
A ferret has a high metabolism..Constantly active, they will eat almost every 4 hours until they're Full each time....
They require Vitamins sometimes if you give them Sub-Par Ferret food...
Premium Ferret food = not much waste...They absorb nutrients, and have fun...
The digested food has to go somewhere
Every 3-4 hours....
Whether it's pee [Boys will invariably smell stronger, a little less if they're Neutered, and if they're not, KEEP THEM BY THEMSELF, not-neutered male Rivalry can be dangerous, and Deadly, a non-receptive Female spayed or not, will suffer ferret "domestic violence", a weaker male can easily be killed.
Spaying + Neuter, is not an option, it's a Requirement..
Females in Heat will stay in heat until they're pregnant, if they dont get pregnant soon, they can develop aplastic anemia and die]
Or Poop.
It adds up.
The good side?
Ferrets are litter box trainable...
Once again...Patience....
And in some cases [ I dont do this ] They can learn cute tricks...
They also love toys if you surround them with it at an early age[ I pamper mine]..

NotAnAverageGuy · 11-27-2009, 02:51 AM

Sugar Glider Rescues are few and far between, some end up at some shelters, etc and are put down because noone knows how to take care of them and how to feed them or who to call about them, so it's easier for the shelter just to put them down.

Inuus · 11-27-2009, 08:07 AM

Yes I watch Pitbulls and Parolees good show and I really like Rescue Ink thats a really cool show!

Linus · 11-27-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Inuus

Yes I watch Pitbulls and Parolees good show and I really like Rescue Ink thats a really cool show!

I'm curious about the Pitbulls and Paroless show. And I've never heard of Rescue Ink. What's that show about? We've been watching Dogs 101 and Cats 101. When we finally settle down (buy house) we want to get a few dogs and cats (after Bobcat passes since she has feline leukemia).

We've been using PetFinders to torture ourselves about what wants we want and what we look for (doesn't make sense to get an animal now since we'll be uprooting and moving to Los Angeles next year). Anyways, I'm rambling at this moment..

Andrew, Jr. · 11-27-2009, 11:59 AM

I just cannot work at a shelter or anything of the sort. I get too attached too easily. I tried to work at a PetsMart once rocking cats and kittens, but had to stop. I wanted to bring all the cats and kittens home. They were all rescue cats and kittens and going to be put down if nobody would adopt them.

There is a Maryland law that is new that cats, esp. black cats, cannot be sold during Halloween. Too many were abused or found dead.

Michael Vicks...I have a problem with his defense of denial. He knew what was going on at his home in Virginia. In fact, how can he deny that he did not know that there were kennels built on his property? What about the money - his own money - that he used for gambling on the dogs? And what about when M. Vicks' killed the dogs himself? How can he possibly "imagine" that one? I don't get it. Not at all.

When the Phili Eagles signed him on for a million and a half for a year then his salary goes up for even more money, I was shocked. I believe in forgiveness. I do. However, I really have mixed emotions on him.

violaine · 11-27-2009, 12:30 PM

<3 the gang at rescue ink !!

11-26-2009, 09:40 PM	#2
FeminineAllure Member How Do You Identify?: Female Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: My rainbow is way overdue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,145 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,659 Thanked 2,026 Times in 555 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Great sharing. Thanks to all of you for your love for animals and being the change! I have some things to share when I am feeling better. __________________ Remember anyone can love you when the sun is shining...In the storm is where you learn who truly cares for you

11-27-2009, 02:43 AM	#4
Rook Senior Member How Do You Identify?: A.G - Stone Butch - GenderFuck Preferred Pronoun?: Hym, Hyz...or, just b respectable, it's not that hard.. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Columbus Posts: 2,280 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,227 Thanked 3,182 Times in 1,287 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	My Ferrets don't stink..hmph....They have a subtle Musky Aroma... My boy, I got from a pet store, he was a few days from being sent to Humaine Society, nobody wanted him because he was a "Biter", and evidently the previous Owner that brought him back didn't have the patience to Teach.... He's never bitten me... My girl, I got from petfinder.com, a shelter had her displayed, after a few Screenings, they actually haggled her price.. She is a young darling, feisty, and has her "Dainty" moments....I noticed immediately why they weren't set on a price, she was 'special needs' and they were understaffed.. Ferrets have a bad reputation, unjustly set on them, which quickly lands them in Shelters, and in Most cases, face unfair Euthanazia because someone didn't a} do their Research b} Didnt care enough c}Realized the Ferret was more than they bargained for... A ferret is a huge commitment, their Temperament is close to that of a Cat, they can be Aloof, Inquisitive, shy, friendly... They can live 10-12 years. The more time you spend, the better you know them and they will Bond with you... That some Bite? Yes, Why? It's instinct, Ferrets are carnivorous Predators in the wild [ Think Rikki Tikki Tavi, rather than kodo & podo ] The Biting starts when they're babies, and they play hard...they don't realize Human skin is a lot more delicate than ferret skin... Oftentimes their Bite is out of Fear/Aggression/Curiosity, you WILL know which is which....Play (they're hopping all over the fucking place "clucking" and throwing tender quick sharp nips, puffed up tail)..Fear ( The ferret is trying to stay away from you, and you insist on grabbing them no puffed up tail, and sometimes "toilet" issues).. Aggression ( The ferret stands ground, cornered, Puffed tail, they will spit/hiss a warning, the rest is your "stupidity").. Curiosity ( If you just ate a peanut butter & jelly sandwich, or a grilled cheese, or put on a Fruity perfume, Flower hand lotion, Their notorious Curiosity will get the better, and they will Instinctively say "YUM", you will not be amused at that moment)... All but 2 are Fixable, with Patience... and yes, you CAN teach an old Ferret new Manners... Many Ferrets sadly wind up in a very Abusive home, and honestly? I think the Person is worthy of a few baseball bat strikes... If you won't strike a child, or harm a dog..What does the person gain from terrorizing a tiny ferret, hitting them, torturing..? Many ferrets in this circumstance wind up euthanized, Unless they are taken or dropped off at a No-Kill Ferret Shelter (there's a few out there, Badly in need of Donations, but they work it out), the shelter will keep them rather than Adopt them out, it's a lifelong Trauma for the lil guys.... Some get adopted to very Experienced Hoomans.. Oh, and as for the "smell"... A Ferret will have a very Ripe cage, if you dont tend it often.. Think about the following.. A ferret has a high metabolism..Constantly active, they will eat almost every 4 hours until they're Full each time.... They require Vitamins sometimes if you give them Sub-Par Ferret food... Premium Ferret food = not much waste...They absorb nutrients, and have fun... The digested food has to go somewhere Every 3-4 hours.... Whether it's pee [Boys will invariably smell stronger, a little less if they're Neutered, and if they're not, KEEP THEM BY THEMSELF, not-neutered male Rivalry can be dangerous, and Deadly, a non-receptive Female spayed or not, will suffer ferret "domestic violence", a weaker male can easily be killed. Spaying + Neuter, is not an option, it's a Requirement.. Females in Heat will stay in heat until they're pregnant, if they dont get pregnant soon, they can develop aplastic anemia and die] Or Poop. It adds up. The good side? Ferrets are litter box trainable... Once again...Patience.... And in some cases [ I dont do this ] They can learn cute tricks... They also love toys if you surround them with it at an early age[ I pamper mine].. __________________

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11-26-2009, 06:52 PM	#1
Blaze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: With my drivers Lic. Preferred Pronoun?: Gentleman.. Depends on the Situation. Relationship Status: Last Rodeo, what a ride, many sunrises & sunsets to be had... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: where a realtor had me sign the dotted line Posts: 1,901 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,466 Thanked 5,456 Times in 1,450 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	~Chuckles~ Stinky huh? I think my Ferrets smell earthly. I happen to love my stinky/earthly rascals. I also have 2 mixed Pitts that are as loving as can be, so I agree that they get a bad rap. I raised about 14 different species of tortoise, all that were given to me because their owners no longer had time for them. As are my Ferrets. I got my 2nd pit from a kennel that someone had left after Katrina, so she is my daughter now. Will I take in more animals through my life? Yes, definitely! Will I fight for the animals that cannot speak for themselves? Yes, most definitely. I have a lot of issues with abandonment of amimals, more than I have time to explain, as well as the many other issues of kill/no kill. I do understand the laws, may not agree, but do understand, but I truly believe, as with any system, there are loop holes and strings that can be pulled to save just one more life.

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NotAnAverageGuy Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Trans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,723 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 109 Thanked 282 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 0	Yes male gliders urine and marking scent is horrid, worse than a ferret. I can only equate the smell to an used tampon, that's why he was fixed. What do ya'll think about the Vick dogs and their rehab? Anyone else watch Pitbulls and Parolees?

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NotAnAverageGuy Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Trans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,723 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 109 Thanked 282 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 0	Sugar Glider Rescues are few and far between, some end up at some shelters, etc and are put down because noone knows how to take care of them and how to feed them or who to call about them, so it's easier for the shelter just to put them down.

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