We are now OPEN every day throughout the summer holidays, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm)
We are currently experiencing very high temperatures at the sanctuary and putting all of our efforts into keeping our residents cool and comdortable.
Thank you for understanding while we take this time out to focus entirely on them.
Ferrets
(Mustela putorius furo)
Ferrets are a species of small, carnivorous mammals belonging to the family Mustelidae. They are wonderful little animals - they're social, intelligent, inquisitive, playful, and can be a lot of fun to care for! Unfortunately, they are too often misunderstood and kept as pets without the proper amount of care and attention they need to thrive. It's essential to understand the unique needs of ferrets (and indeed all animals) before bringing one home, including the amount of time and space dedicated to them, as well as the correct diet, and exercise - they are very active and require lots of space to explore and play. Without the right care and attention, they can sometimes be quite nippy and this is one of the reasons that they often find themselves homeless!
We have had several ferrets sadly abandoned at the sanctuary, and it's so rewarding to see these little ferrets find peace and comfort in our care.
Baguette
Little Baguette was sadly found abandoned on our overflow car park. He was very nippy when he first joined us and we suspect this may be the reason that he was left behind! This was nothing that lots of extra patience and care couldn't fix and as he started to settle in and trust us, he soon calmed down, no longer biting and scratching, just happily enjoying lots of cuddles and fun with our team! Baguette is a little ferret with a lot of character - he loves to come for trips around the sanctuary, playing in piles of leaves and following the scent trails we leave for him. All ferrets deserve this love.
Panini
Panini joined us over Christmas 2022 after she was found stray at a local factory. We tried to locate where he may have come from, as there is always a chance that a stray animal has simply escaped from their home, but sadly nobody could be found. Much like Baguette when he first arrived, Panini is very nippy at the moment and again, likely why she was sadly abandoned. We're sure this will change will lots of extra TLC here, but we also accept that all animals are different with their own individual personalities, and sometimes we just love them for who they are!
Forever in Our Hearts
Although these beautiful ferrets are no longer with us and are missed so very much, they live on always in our hearts and minds. As long as we continue to speak their names and tell their stories, they are still with us and will never be forgotten!
Bert
