Pit Stop Ferret Center

04/22/2024

Adoption Update:
Devin and Styxx were adopted by a family together this weekend! It was wonderful to have them adopted together as they have really enjoyed playing together over the last few weeks with us 🥰

04/09/2024

Ferrets ready for adoption:
Devin - 20 month male - sable
Styxx - 4 year old female - light sable
JoJo - 5 1/2 year old male - albino
Jinx - 3 year old female - sable

We have responded to all applicants at this time. If you don't have an email response from us, resubmit your application: https://www.pitstopferret.org/adoptions/AdoptionApplication

We do require landlord approval (or proof of homeownership), ferret vet identified, and photos of cage/play area.

All ferrets up-to-date on vaccinations and have received Deslorelin implant as preventative adrenal treatment. 100 each, or discount for multiples. Can go as singles or paired (Devin and Styxx or JoJo and Jinx).

Cages available for additional 50 fee. Ferret Nation or Prevue Feisty Ferret.

Located in Charlotte NC, will drive to meet approved adopters up to 1.5 hours from Charlotte.

04/08/2024

Adoption Update: Figgy now has two new sisters, Maeve and Petals! This vocal trio hit it off at a meet and greet yesterday. Petals snuggled up with Figgy despite the sassy chirps she was giving 🥰

04/02/2024

Happy National Ferret Day!

Enjoy your day with your fuzzbutts, and give them a little extra salmon oil to celebrate!

03/20/2024

We are arranging a transport of ferrets from a rescue in a neighboring state. Please apply today to get pre-approved and your preferences considered while ferrets are selected.

https://www.pitstopferret.org/adoptions/AdoptionApplication

02/19/2024

Thank you to our wonderful supporter, Vicky! We appreciate your donation!

We just updated our Chewy Wishlist. Take a look:
https://www.chewy.com/g/pit-stop-ferret-center_b102027675

Thank you Chewy for your continued support of shelters and rescues 🤎

02/08/2024

Adopters:
We frequently see people asking for ferrets for free or "cheap".

Ferrets are not a low-cost pet. There are many expenses related to ferrets, if proper care is given.
- Medical - Annual vaccinations, and expensive illnesses. Adopters should have pet insurance or $1000 per ferret available for medical care.
- Food - Low cost options like Kaytee or Marshall's are no longer considered proper food. Raw or high quality high protein kibbles will run $30-$50+ per ferret per month
- Housing - Many low cost cage options on the market are not safe for ferrets or large enough to give proper spaces for all activities (sleeping, large litterbox, feeding). We only recommend Ferret Nation or Prevue Feisty Ferret (with wire floor permanently covered). They will run $100-$350.
- Accessories - We all know once you get a ferret you want to give them toys, blankets, snuggle spots, tunnels, treats, etc. They need to be replaced frequently if any wear becomes dangerous. They need to be changed up frequently also for enrichment.

If you can not afford the rehoming fee, plus all of the above, please reconsider adopting.

01/27/2024

Reunited! Bear was found in a neighbors garage! 🤎🤎

Charlotte area folks: Please be on the lookout for Bear!

UPDATE: REUNITED!! Bear is home safe & sound after 4 days, 23 hours :)

"Bear was found in a garage today by a neighbor. Thank you so much for looking out for her. She is home and seems quite well aside from being hungry."
-Bear's Owner
Please spread the word! Bear was LOST on January 25, 2024 in Mint Hill, NC 28227 near Carving Tree

Message from Owner: Bear escaped through a door that wasn't closed properly. She will not live very long outside. Please help us get her . We love our little Bear!

Description:

For more info or to contact Bear's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/69954884

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl

12/25/2023

🎄🎄 Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄

12/15/2023

Absolutely love this video! It shows all the wild mustelidae cousins with some fun sarcasm thrown in😁

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12/05/2023

❄️❄️FOUND! Added pictures❄️❄️
Will need proof of ownership to claim. Ferret is in very good condition. 🩵 Text us at 704-251-9949 if it is your ferret.

Found in Concord NC, off Transit Court NW.

Please contact us if you are missing a ferret. Sighted at a business 12/4 and 12/5.

11/28/2023

Today is the day! Giving Tuesday! This year, we're working with our partners over at CUDDLY to fundraise for our amazing rescue efforts and animals - and we'd love it if you'd support us by donating or even doing something as small as sharing our post to spread the word far and wide.

We thank you so much for your endless support this year!

CLICK HERE TO DONATE:https://cuddly.com/donate/4928986/lucy

11/21/2023

If you are looking to purchase a cage, now is the time! Great deals on the ABSOLUTE BEST cage for ferrets.

Chewy has an additional 30% off at checkout for a single or double ferret nation:
https://www.chewy.com/midwest-ferret-nation-deluxe-ferret/dp/239614

Amazon has a black friday "Limited-time deal" for the double ferret nation https://a.co/d/8gFNGiq

11/04/2023

If you are looking to rehome your ferret, we are asking that you join our newly created group.
www.facebook.com/groups/351174327282561/

Please create a post with the following information:
1) Location (City, State)
2) Rehoming Fee
3) Name(s), ages, and medical history
4) Brief description of ferrets personality, including likes and dislikes
5) Pictures of the ferret and cage (if cage will be included)

We have created this group as the local Charlotte Facebook group was recently closed/suspended for personal reasons of the founder.

Those looking to adopt are encouraged to join, and ask questions directly of the rehoming owner.

10/23/2023

One week left! Please remember to switch reoccurring donations to another platform. Meta will no longer support reoccurring donations.

We have 2 options for reoccurring donations going forward:

PayPal Giving Fund: http://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4638202
Use this direct link to setup reoccurring donations, this method has zero fees.

Zelle (Reoccurring option not available through all banks): Look us up under [email protected]
To do reoccurring, click on "Send On", if your bank allows reoccurring a separate screen will give option for reoccurring. As we are setup as a business Zelle has a 1% fee.

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT! As a non-profit donations and adoption fees are our primary source of funds.

10/17/2023

Thank you to the Triangle Ferret Lovers group and NCSU for inviting us to participate in their annual ferret lab for their veterinarian students.

The students learned how to give ferrets exams, clip nails, give vaccinations, and implant microchips.

It was a busy day! We enjoyed talking with folks about ferrets that previously may have not had a chance to interact with ferrets.

10/15/2023

Thank you to our wonderful supporters The Robinson's! So very thoughtful of you to donate items off our wish list.

You can find the links to our wish lists on our website homepage: www.pitstopferret.org

10/14/2023

💚💚 COURTESY POSTING 💚💚
Aria, Yuki, and Mika are the names of these three adorable and loving ferrets. Both girls are around 8 months old, and Yuki is almost a year old.

All ferrets are up to date on shots, descented, spayed/neutered, and have been to the vet in the past 2 months.

Notes from Owner:
Mika is a brown cinnamon Colored ferret with the cutest white mask around her eyes. She has the most adorable pink nose, and you’re sure to fall in love with the first time she sleeps in your lap. She is calm and super friendly and is always playful and sweet to anyone she meets. She likes to play with anything that has a string, and her favorite thing to do is push a ball around the room with her nose.

Aria is definitely the most beautiful of the bunch with her extraordinary coat and fur pattern. Incredibly playful and always in a good mood, she loves to crawl on your shoulders and enjoy the view. She is sweet and entertaining with her quirky personality and cute antics.

Yuki is a cream-colored ferret with a cute pink nose that looks like a button. He is calm and usually cuddly, and he likes to be held. He loves attention and definitely has a silly personality that shines through as he hops across the floor happily with any toy he is given.

All three ferrets are loving, and you’re sure to love all of their quirks and silly things they do. They would make wonderful pets along with wonderful memories. All three ferrets are good with kids, and none of them bite. Consider these cute little noodles if you’re thinking about bringing new pets into your home

All three are located in King, NC. Re-homing fee would be $300 and includes the cage to house them.

Apply today on our website!