FERRET RESCUE

We don't keep ferrets at the Venton Centre (as they need experienced carers) and so we liaise with the Ferret Rescue in St Day (Redruth). The Centre at St. Day has custom-made accommodation for the animals, and rehoming is done from there.

The St Day Rescue has been in operation since 1994 and currently has ferrets waiting for rehoming.

Anyone who is interested should ring Sue (the organiser) between 6pm and 9pm Monday to Friday on 01209 821754.

Points to note about the ferrets :

The ferrets are all neutered which makes them less prone to the musky odour often associated with ferrets, and also makes them more friendly.

Ferrets are naturally clean and easily litter box trained.

They should live in a large wire cage in a garden shed which must be waterproof and draught free with wood-chips on the floor and an old towel fluffed up in one corner to make a sleeping area.

Access to an outdoor caged area must be escape proof and equipped with large tubes and a rope bridge for them to play with.

They are playful, inquisitive animals and appreciate the kind of toys made for cats - but not soft rubber or foam toys, as ferrets have sharp teeth and a piece of toy could be torn off and swallowed.

Cardboard boxes are great fun to play in and are simple to make; just cut some holes in the sides and tape the top closed.

Ferrets are fun and if securely harnessed (harnesses are available from pet shops) can be taken for a walk.

Note: a donation is requested at the time of rehoming.