Little Paws Ferret Rescue

24/08/2024

We are at blanchland show on Monday, if you are at the show, come see us, buy some ferret goodies and see the ferret racing.

20/08/2024

Arnold & Gidget have been on foster with myself since the end of April and also earlier on in the year for a period of time. Sadly we haven’t managed to find them a permanent home in this time.

In their best interests as they don’t cope well in the rescue environment, we have decided to adopt these delightful little souls ourselves. Congratulations you two! As you can see Gidget is especially happy!

The rescue have loads of ferrets looking for homes. Please do get in touch if you are interested in helping in any way.

Here’s to Arnold & Gidget! ❤️

10/08/2024

Little Paws Ferret Rescue is out and about in the community again today. This time at Slaley Show in Hexham. We have tombola, merch and of course ferrets to cuddle. So come and say hi if you are in the area. The sun is shining and it's a really good show. We would love to see you

04/08/2024

Well we had an amazing day at Flatts Lane County Park! We met loads of lovely people and raised £232 to help with the rescue costs. I can't thank you all enough. Thanks goes out to our wonderful volunteers who worked so hard to make the event a success, and to those who run the event for once again making us so welcome. We look forward to next year.
Thanks to the volunteers who attended the Sara Animal welfare event also. Those who attended that event also had a wonderful day.

03/08/2024

Stall today at Sara Animal Rescue for a fundraising day in Redcar! Please stop by if you are in the area.

Or Flatts Lane in Middlesbrough. Two places at once… 😁

03/08/2024

Little Paws are out about in the community on this lovely, sunny Saturday. We are at events at both Flatts Lane County Park in Middlesbrough from 11-3pm and Sara Animal Sanctuary at Redcar. If you can, pop along and see us and meet the ferrets. They are looking forward to seeing you!

30/07/2024

We were called out to an emergency yesterday in Hebburn. Some kits had been cruelly dumped at the allotments. These were first spotted last week and there were 8 kits. By the time we were called in yesterday to help there was one found dead and only 3 found alive. These are around 5 to 6 weeks old and extremely emaciated. The two hobs are really poorly and the jill is a little better. We are giving critical care, fluids, good food and comfort.

These poor babies should be with their mum feeling safe and secure, instead they are extremely traumatised and fighting for life.

Shame on whoever thought that this was acceptable. You have the death of 5 innocent babies on your hands. If anyone picked up any poley kits around Heburn allotments or have spotted any still alive then please contact us. (These photos are mainly from the finder from last week and the final photo is the poor survivors)

30/07/2024

Calling all our supporters, we need your help!
On top of the donations towards vets bills, Little Paws is desperately seeking donations of tombola items and teddies for our events if anyone has anything available.
We are also needing to expand our volunteers. If any one is interested in volunteering for us in looking after these sweet little babies, we would be very appreciative. Volunteering opportunities involve cleaning at the rescue and spending time with the ferrets, helping at events, crafting stock or fostering. We need volunteers for all these areas.
These little angels rely upon our volunteers for their wellbeing and without volunteers we could not keep going. Plus it truly is a rewarding experience for anyone who is willing. If you are interested in any of these volunteering opportunities please get in touch via our messenger or email. We would be eternally grateful for any help you can offer.
Please help us to help them

27/07/2024

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The polecat was once heavily persecuted, and was nearly wiped out by the early 1900's (left hand map). Thanks in part to legal protection, they have been bouncing back! Our last survey in 2014-2015 continued this positive trend (right hand map).

How are polecats doing now? We're collecting your polecat sightings to find out. If you have seen a polecat-type animal please share a photograph or description of the animal with us:
https://www.vwt.org.uk/report-a-sighting/
or report on the Mammal Society Mammal Mapper.

Vincent Wildlife Trust

26/07/2024

We currently have outstanding vet bills of £1040 and can't do anymore neutering until these are paid.

We need your help to raise the funds for the vets bills.

Please support the rescue and give what you can to help us raise our target. Help us to rescue ferrets like Angelica to recover from trauma and neuter ferrets in care ready for rehoming. Without your support the rescue will be unable to continue to rescue ferrets.

https://www.littlepawsferretrescue.co.uk/donate

24/07/2024

Calling our dear community!
We've been updating our website (https://www.littlepawsferretrescue.co.uk/) with ferrets ready for rehome. Please could you guys take a look (If you're after a fur-baby or 4 to add to your business and share it far and wide! We've a list of ferrets we're currently adding, so keep an eye out for additions over the coming days / weeks.

www.littlepawsferretrescue.co.uk We aim to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome lost, unwanted and mistreated ferrets in Sunderland and South Tyneside, promote animal welfare and provide advice and guidance about keeping ferrets.

07/07/2024

So Gidget & Arnold have been back with us in foster care now for around 6 weeks. This would usually be the time I would typically bring foster hols to an end and switch these lovelies round with another 1-2 ferrets looking for homes.

As it goes, this gorgeous duo have struggled in rescue environment so they are going to have an extended stay.

Gidget is a placid girl and doesn’t let her poor sight limit her in anyway. She is a slender girl but has been more settled and has begun to weight restore.

Arnold is so much more settled and I can even see a difference in him from his first foster hols at mine earlier this year. There has been no biting at all which shows that he can certainly build up that trust and bond given a little time and love.

Both are ready for their new homes and are available for adoption! Please get in touch if you can offer these two a home and/or would like to know more. We are trying to keep these two in a foster environment if we can until they find their forever home.

12/06/2024

The Trustees at Little Paws would just like to acknowledge the help and support that we receive from Pawz for Thought and say a massive thank you to Lynne for the donation that they have made to support neutering. The rescue is running very low on funds and space as we have a large number of ferrets that need to be neutered to get them ready for new homes.

We work closely with Pawz for Thought and they are always in need of news papers, bird food, kitten food, etc... they also can use any food that has sat in your freezer for years (even freezer burnt or out of the box) it all helps feed the gulls.

If you are looking for a cat, rabbit, bird, rat or gerbil (they had a massive 80+ gerbils rescued recently)

Once again thank you Lynne and we are so very greatful for all that you do.

06/06/2024

In case you missed it, we're on the look-out for a Business Support Administrator to join our team! 💼

Interested in finding out more or applying? Visit the link below!

https://loom.ly/Qe8tU0w

29/05/2024

The beautiful Arnold & Gidget are back at ours for foster hols part 2.

These two lovelies are some of many that find the hustle and bustle of rescue life a touch tricky.

More on these two soon. Of course if you are interested in finding out more or are interested in rehoming please get in touch.

25/05/2024

Girls Trouble and Tremor are still available for adoption. Both girls enjoy to play and are both very sweet. A good match for those new to ferrets.

Their foster hols have come to a close. We have had a blast and as always we will miss these two. Both girls will be back in the rescue this evening. Stay tuned for our next fosters very soon!

23/05/2024

If anyone has tried to register their ferrets for Countryfest Show on 1st June and it was closed then you will be pleased to know that the registrations have been extended to Sunday so get on and register now! We would love to see you all there with your beautiful ferrets x

22/05/2024

We are running a ferret show at this year's Country Fest at Westmorland on the weekend of 1st June. If you are in the South Lakes area or happy to travel then we would love to see your beautiful ferrets.

20/05/2024

We are having a Jill Jab Day on Thursday 23rd May. If there are any ferret owners wanting to bring their females out of season.

Please contact the practice for more information or to arrange an appointment on 0191 3864477

12/05/2024

Say hello to these two beautiful girls Trouble and Tremor who are ready for adoption.

For those of you who keep up with our page you will know that Trouble is a member of the escape artist profession.

Trouble and Tremor are two beautiful sisters aged between 2-3 years. They came into rescue originally with their brothers. Both girls get along really well together. There are the occasional ‘handbags’ and it is often Trouble getting too carried away with Tremor when she cannot be bothered. Both girls I feel would be suitable to first time owners.

Trouble is the most outgoing of these two fabulous girls. She is excitable and will play with you till her hearts content. She will mouth in play. Trouble is certainly the mischief maker. Any small gaps she will try her hardest to get through so her housing and play area will need to be very secure. She has a big personality and zest for life and enjoys using me as a climbing frame. There was a previous concern that Trouble may have developed adrenal gland disease. She has the implant for this, however, there are no immediate concerns to her health. In years to come this will need replacing and/or Trouble will need to be neutered at this time.

Tremor is a little more reserved and when she gets to know you enjoys a little cuddle. Despite this she is certainly not in Troubles shadow and will have a word with her sister if she is becoming too much. Tremor is a very sweet girl and has been sat on my lap helping me write up this post. She is an absolute treasure. Tremor has had her jill jab but will be booked in for neutering soon.

Both girls eat very well and are not fussy / picky eaters.

These girls have been a pleasure to have and I will be sad to see them return back to the rescue next weekend when their foster hols come to a close. Stay tuned for the next lovelies in due course!

If you are interested in adopting Trouble and Tremor or would like to know more then please get in touch.

04/05/2024

Some of our lovelies looking for homes. Currently in foster care. Please get in touch if you are interested in this lovely girls and/or would like to know more.

18/04/2024

For those who follow us you will know that the Terrific yet Troublesome Trouble has led me a merry dance this morning.

Trouble is one of our girls looking for her forever home with her sister. At some point in the early hours of the morning she managed to get out of her hutch. Thankfully we were very lucky and one of our lovely neighbours found her and secured her in a cat carrier. She hadn’t gone far and was just over the road.

Trouble is very friendly but has a strong zest for life and adventure. But the moral of the story is, it doesn’t matter how long you have kept ferrets for (16 years for me), how much you know, it’s always a school day. If you think your set ups are secure, check and check again and go the extra mile. Troubles hutch is bolted and i can only think the bolt may have not been the full way across and it has allowed the door to open. We will be fitting extras on each door to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

But for now, a kiss and a cuddle to this adorable madam. Thanks everyone.

18/04/2024

* NOW FOUND * thank you everyone!

Trouble is a little paws ferret and has escaped her hutch over night from the Newbottle area in Houghton. Please let us know if you find her.

17/04/2024

If anyone has lost a ferret in the Houghton area please let me know. Safe with Little Paws Ferret Rescue.

04/04/2024

Gidget & Arnold update!

This is foster Gidget trying to open the washing machine cupboard door which is shut with a magnet. This is because one time it was open and she could open it further. Gidget is blind but knows exactly where this door is that she was once able to open. Secondly here is foster Arnold looking very cute. You cannot hear his dooking through the photo but he has flourished in foster.

Both babies looking for homes with Little Paws Little Paws Ferret Rescue.

24/03/2024

Gidget & Arnold - Do you have an albino shaped hole for two?

Gidget is a stunning girl. She is approximately 3-4 years old and is also blind. A ferrets eyesight is not their best sense so please do not let this put you off. Gidget gets around absolutely fine and is a very brave little soul. She came into the rescue not long after losing her sister whom she lived with in an alley. She was poorly at this time and we then discovered she was blind. Once feeling a little better Gidget went off to one of our other foster carers and we then realised she struggled to mix well with others and didn’t get along with the other girl ferrets in her foster home at the time. Thankfully she has now found a friend in Arnold after saying no to many suitors before him. Gidget loves to potter about and after a little time will settle. During the settling period she may get a little upset tum (likely due to recognising she is somewhere new) which has been easily rectified on her foster hols here with probiotic. Gidget is very easy going and easy to handle.

Arnold is a little younger at 3 years old. Arnold came into the rescue as a stray and was very emaciated and dirty. His fur was orange and he had little rings around his eyes like he had been wearing goggles! He found it hard being in the rescue environment and in the early days struggled to put weight on. He also went into a foster home at this time. Arnold is more highly strung than Gidget and it will likely take him some time to trust. He is going to need someone to be patient with him to allow him to build up trust. Once settled he is easier to handle but at first may need some positive reinforcement with oil so he can learn that you are safe. He will hold onto you with his paws. Arnold has settled beautifully whilst he has been on his foster hols and has really come out of his shell. He is a very chuckly boy who loves to play. He does get a little carried away at times during play and can be a bit rough. Again this is just something that is going to take time for him to learn. He was starting to nip at times in rescue but positively in a home environment we are no longer needing to use positive reinforcement to handle and he is easy to manage (now settled).

These two beauties will need someone who can give them time and patience. They are not difficult ferrets but do have their quirks that need to be respected especially in the initial period. They must be rehomed together with someone who is confident or who has had ferrets before.

Please get in touch if you are interested in adopting Gidget & Arnold and/or would like to know more. They will both be back in the main rescue next weekend when their foster hols come to a close.

23/03/2024

12 long months have passed in such a short time.
I remember the minute that I heard you were gone and the hearts of the ferret community broke.

I have so much I want to tell you and so many beautiful binos that you would love to cuddle.

Rest easy beautiful lady, until we meet again Gillian Betts forever is just too long x

18/03/2024

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten...
Have a Great Sunday!

Love,
💘
Musky!

www.mynameismusky.com

02/03/2024

Say hello to these three stunning girls, Roxy, Polly & Panini. All looking for their forever homes and are currently in foster care with one of our volunteers.

We think these girls are around 2/3 years old. Both Roxy and Polly have been neutered but Panini hasn’t just yet but we will look into the best option for her. All three girls are sociable and should fingers crossed will slot nicely into a group for those looking to expand their business. These girls are small and like with all ferrets it is wise to check, double check, and check again to make sure their homes and play areas are escape proof as these girls are likely to be able to fit in small gaps.

Roxy can be a little sassy and can give a little nip. She will need someone who has a little experience or just the confidence to work though this if needed. What is life without a little sass now and again?

Polly, however, is as laid back as they come and is suitable for a first time owner. Both Roxy and Polly are currently living in outside in a big enclosure but they would be happy to live either outside or inside.

When Panjni came into the rescue as a stray, she went straight into foster care quite quickly. Her temperament would also make her suitable for first time owners. She gets on well with other ferrets and lives as part of a group. Unfortunately Panini has been diagnosed with lymphoma, but on medication (1 tablet daily) to control with no ill effects. Panini would need to go to a home with other ferrets for company and an owner who is happy giving meds daily (it’s easy to do with Panini and this is managed well by her current foster carer). Lymphoma is something we can see in ferrets who are often a little older so it is possible she may be older than Roxy and Polly.

Please get in touch if you are interested in any of these girls above and/or if you would like to know more.