WeezleWings Ferret Sanctuary

03/17/2024

"Go n-eírí an bóthar leat.
May the road rise with you."

02/22/2024

Susie's generosity continues on.
If you would like a little bit of Susie's treasures. Please bid directly on the shared post. 💞

01/01/2024

Is it the New Year, yet?....

12/20/2023

WARNING!!! crocheted eggs with the "LOOPED ENDS" that a ferret can slip his or her head through. If you receive ANY tie the loop with knots, and its fixed ready for play💕 There are some old originals out there. Be proactive, save a life don't wait till it's too late. We all know how ferrets can be.
Better yet, maybe it's time to check on ALL those ferrety stashes...

Note👇
This post is meant to be a positive solution to a very popular ferret/cat toy.
We will not have any drama or pointed fingers towards our most vulnerable community group. Susie went through so much and I will always remember the hurt in her eyes when there was drama between friends.
A few years after her recovery, she saw what damages were caused by unneeded drama, lost friends and the like. It hurt her heart that not only owners lost support but the reason for those rescues existence, the ferrets lost much needed assistance.
Be kind on both sides. Our ferrets and rescues depend on our working on bettering ourselves. If there is an issue, pm each other or pick up the phone, start a conversation of enlightenment to move forward. Gentle ((hugs))

12/11/2023

There are FIVE more days until the Giving Tree closes for the Holiday Wishes for 168 ferrets!!

This program is so important! I have participated throughout the years and I believe I have never seen so many ferrets still on the tree.
(If not true, I must not have paid too much attention, in the past)
I know it's late but there is a ferret shop directory that can assist in sending gift/needs on this link, but do it quickly! If you get in a bind to send and receive before the holiday. Amazon/Target/ Walmart can be "your friend" (For the local franchises, use the recipient zip code to shop and make sure its available for that day, or 12 hours. Some items are sneaky and are sent from outside of the area.) Gift cards are great, that can be sent digitally, to make sure they receive it before the 25th. If you have a spare $, remember the caretaker, with a sweet treat! /js

Please meet some of the wonderful shelter ferrets that need your help to have a happy Holiday Season! Click on their picture to get to know them a little more personally.  Each one has his or her own story to tell. These kids are living in the safety of a shelter, where many will stay until their t...

10/01/2023

I spy a ferret~~~🥰

U2 at the Sphere.

04/30/2023

Shelter protocol for receiving surrendered ferrets, pertaining to distemper containment/precautions. Key: Isolate/Quarantine/Vaccinate(or titer)/human ppe clothing/protocol.
There was a major epidemic last Fall when MarshallFarm shipments of sick ferrets were sent to pet stores, ie Petco. This has subsided BUT going forward, as any new owner or shelter, we have an obligation to protect our current residents(ferrets AND any other susceptible pet). This virus is a killer, it is a horrible death that can be avoided by responsible shelter/store owner/new owners and even vets.
For shelters, use safety precautions like those put in place for influenza or COVID prevention. Limit public access. Ferrets being surrendered – place in a quarantine area preferably with a separate entrance and air system. Vaccinate immediately.Take serum for CD titer. You may also want to take a conjunctival swab for PCR. Differentials include influenza and COVID.
https://aemv.site-ym.com/news/628585/Ferret-Distemper-Outbreak-.htm?fbclid=IwAR0CYjO4b_py5Lrc3itW3aOzvm3FCjB8Qy64H3esJHukALO2ZNY44p-zbtU&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Canine Distemper Outbreak in Ferrets September – December 2022As you likely have heard, there have been numerous cases of canine distemper (CD) in recently shipped ferrets from Marshall Farms (MF). It has been reported in many locations in the US and now Canada. Stores may have put holds on sellin...

04/26/2023

Remembrance❣️
Honoring a life
That gave so many more an opportunity to life, while living.
And in passing continued to do so
By giving life to three more.

04/26/2023

This popped up on a reflection post of rescue service. Lisa was the one who introduced Susie and I. I remember our introduction well. I am so grateful that I was given the opportunity to be of service through Rescuers Relief and rewarded with 2 amazing lifelong friendships.

04/09/2023

Happy Easter from all of us WWFS family~🐰🐣

03/31/2023

Everybody check on your friends and family.
These are violent tornadoes blowing through.

02/15/2023

Happy ❤️alentine's Day❣️
💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘

02/04/2023

Knowing that you are most likely snuggling and dancing with all your fursnakes, celebrating your birthday... provides us, those who have been left behind, comfort. You were so loved and are missed, today and always. 💞Susie🍀🐾

02/03/2023

I'm back at EPCOT autographing today and all weekend! I'll be at both inside the Odyssey Building for WonderGround 2-4pm with my new Disney artwork and at the Pop Gallery Tent outside near the China Pavilion 5-7pm. Stop by and say hi! I'm happy to autograph anything you bring with you! x Jasmine

01/24/2023

Hows everybody doing after these crazy storms?

12/26/2022

This Santa ferret had called it a day~
A splendid day of dooks and giggles!
Merry Christmas and a good night~

12/24/2022

It is a quiet holiday,
Memories of the most generous weezlemom. She loved all of you so much.
Miss you, Susie here on this blue crazy planet of ours.
But I am sure you are absolutely being smothered with so many weezle kisses and watching the wardancing delights of all your fur babies, that had waited for your arrival over the Rainbow Bridge.
I still am looking over some of your prized possessions and hoping to continue to honor you and your work of kindness and knowledge to others.....So much~ more~ work has to be done, in time... I hope that I can make you proud. And honored that you had the foresight to give this to me.
I promise to continue to look after those who were left behind and keep them on their toes...😉
Love, me. Yours forever. Until we meet again.
And give my son a hug for me.

12/24/2022

We really, really have!

12/14/2022

Bedding safety💕🐾

Bedding & Toy Safety

Doesn’t Marty look totally chill in his cozy bed? I know many ferrets out there will probably be getting some new beds & hammocks this holiday season from Santapaws! So let's take a sec to review bedding safety 💗🐾 please share with all your ferret loving friends 😀

Ferrets are little fluffy balls of energy and curiosity, and every single one has slightly different “idiosyncrasies''. There’s one thing that most ferrets have in common, at least to some degree: destructiveness!

Ferrets love to dig, chew, and scratch. Digging behavior in particular is deeply ingrained in them- it’s one of their oldest instincts. They will dig at the floor, at your sofa, and often, they will dig at their own bedding & toys. This behavior can lead to dangerous situations where they may become entangled in torn fabric or swallow pieces of bedding (or pieces of rubber/plastic from chewing on toys).

There are lots of warnings put out in the ferret community about avoiding specific brands of fabric toys and fabric beds, but we would like to stress that what brands a fabric item is matters very little… ferrets are totally capable of destroying even high end, well made beds, hammocks, and fabric toys. We should not become complacent simply because we invested in items that we see as well made. If ferrets can burrow through your own bed’s mattress, they can certainly burrow through most high quality pet beds.

Items with specific dangers should still be avoided all together- never offer your ferret rubber toys or chewable plastic toys. Pieces of rubber and plastic can EASILY cause a life threatening intestinal blockage. Blockages may require a surgery costing thousands of dollars, with no guarantee your ferret will survive. It is better to simply avoid highly dangerous materials in the first place.

While rubber and plastic items are easily avoided, bedding is something that is almost always present in a ferret’s living space. By bedding, we are referring to fleece blankets, plush pet beds, hammocks & hanging beds, fabric shelf liners, etc. Ferrets often dig at their beds and hammocks, and over time they may tear through the outer layer of fabric. When this happens, they are able to dig their way inside the item. They may become entangled and stuck, especially if the inner lining of the item is made of satiny material that shreds into strings and threads. At this point, a ferret can become traumatized, seriously injured, and there have been cases of ferrets dying, trapped inside a fabric toy or bed.

How can we prevent this from happening? Daily inspections! Regaurdless of where you purchased your fabric items, regardless if they are home made or from a commercial business, regardless if they seem to be high quality or lower in quality: check them EVERY day.

Things to look for:

• Thinning spots
• Small or large holes
• Loose threads
• Tears
• Indications of digging or chewing
• Any other form of damage

Once you discover that an item has been damaged, you should throw it away. I know that this can be difficult to do, especially if you are on a tight budget. However, throwing away a damaged $20 bed may save you from a $3000 vet bill future.

12/11/2022

As a reminder, Ferrets are not Christmas gifts, especially for children.
If you want to create some good cheer, donate to a ferret rescue and might include a special gift to the rescue owner, too 🐾💕

11/28/2022

Gift Wrapping With Ferrets

Clear large space on table for wrapping present.
Go to closet and collect bag in which present is contained, and shut door.
Open door and remove ferret from closet.
Go to cupboard and retrieve rolls of wrapping paper.
Go back and remove ferret from cupboard.
Go to drawer, and collect transparent sticky tape, ribbons, scissors, labels, etc...
Lay out presents and wrapping materials on table, to enable wrapping strategy to be formed.
Go back to drawer to get string, remove ferret that has been in the drawer since last visit and collect string.
Remove present from bag.
Remove ferret from bag.
Open box to check present, remove ferret from box, replace present.
Lay out paper to enable cutting to size.
Try and smooth out paper, realize ferret is underneath and remove ferret.
Cut the paper to size, keeping the cutting line straight.
Throw away first sheet as ferret chased the scissors, and tore the paper.
Cut second sheet of paper to size - by putting ferret in the bag the present came in.
Place present on paper.
Lift up edges of paper to seal in present. Wonder why edges don't reach. Realize ferret is between present and paper. Remove ferret.
Place object on paper, to hold in place while tearing transparent sticky tape.
Spend 20 minutes carefully trying to remove transparent sticky tape from ferret with pair of nail scissors.
Seal paper with sticky tape, making corners as neat as possible.
Look for roll of ribbon. Chase ferret down hall in order to retrieve ribbon.
Try to wrap present with ribbon in a two-directional turn.
Re-roll ribbon and remove paper, which is now torn due to ferret's enthusiastic ribbon chase.
Repeat steps 13-20 until you reach last sheet of paper.
Decide to skip steps 13-17 in order to save time and reduce risk of losing last sheet of paper. Retrieve old cardboard box that is the right size for sheet of paper.
Put present in box, and tie down with string.
Remove sting, open box and remove ferret.
Put all packing materials in bag with present and head for locked room.
Once inside lockable room, lock door and start to relay out paper and materials.
Remove ferret from box, unlock door, put ferret outside door, close and relock.
Repeat previous step as often as is necessary (until you can hear ferret from outside door)
Lay out last sheet of paper. (This will be difficult in the small area of the toilet, but do your best)
Discover ferret has already torn paper. Unlock door go out and hunt through various cupboards, looking for sheet of last year's paper. Remember that you haven't got any left because ferret helped with this last year as well.
Return to lockable room, lock door, and sit on toilet and try to make torn sheet of paper look presentable.
Seal box, wrap with paper and repair by very carefully sealing with sticky tape. Tie up with ribbon and decorate with bows to hide worst areas.
Label. Sit back and admire your handiwork, congratulate yourself on completing a difficult job.
Unlock door, and go to kitchen to make drink and feed ferret.
Spend 15 minutes looking for ferret until coming to obvious conclusion.
Unwrap present, untie box and remove ferret.
Go to store and buy a gift bag.
-Author Unknown

Photo of Roux. Susie's ferret. 2012.

11/26/2022

Another sweet friend has crossed the bridge~ may the angels hold you close, Donna Weiss🦋

11/11/2022

Happy Veterans Day~ dook.dook!

Today we honor our veterans, most of whom are humans, but not all.

These two ferrets have been mascots of the UK's Yorkshire Regiment since 2008. Named "Imphal" and "Quebec" after two of the Regiment's battle honours, they were a gift from local people in Yorkshire, a tradition dating back to WW1.

The ferrets have tiny uniforms in regimental colours and form up on parade with the Battalion - on leads of course. They live at the Regimental Headquarters Barracks in the UK and do not go on forward deployment.

So whether you're celebrating Veterans Day in the US, or Remembrance Day in the UK or elsewhere, thank a vet today.

11/01/2022

10/31/2022

To my favorite fuzzy families, have a fun Halloween. And remember, to keep the crazy ninja fuzzbutts safe in their cage or locked room!

05/22/2022

Researchers learned what pets dream about — and it's the purest thing ever 💕

“Researchers learned what pets dream about — and it's the purest thing ever 😭 https://t.co/OvCcerxDUt”

03/21/2022

Hi every body~
Wanted to let all the supporters of the weezlewings ferret sanctuary know,
All the fursnakes have now been joined at the Rainbow bridge with our weezlemommie, Susie.

Aunt Dena has made sure the last of her beloved fursnakes ashes, (that had passed in the recent years), were placed in rest at a beautiful memorial garden. A plaque will be made of all her fursnakes names in acknowledgement at their memorial site.

03/18/2022

"It's getting a little crowded, Shea`mus"

"Aye~I know, at lest, these are Irish fursnakes, and not the other~"
🍀

03/04/2022

To Remember Me

At a certain moment a doctor will determine that my brain has ceased to function and that, for all intents and purposes, my life has stopped.

When that happens, do not attempt to instill artificial life into my body by the use of a machine. And don't call this my "deathbed." Call it my "bed of life," and let my body be taken from it to help others lead fuller lives.

Give my sight to a man who has never seen a sunrise, a baby's face or love in the eyes of a woman.

Give my heart to a person whose own heart has caused nothing but endless days of pain.

Give my blood to the teenager who has been pulled from the wreckage of his car, so that he might live to see his grandchildren play.

Give my kidneys to one who depends on a machine to exist from week to week.

Take my bones, every muscle, every fiber and nerve in my body and find a way to make a crippled child walk.

Explore every corner of my brain. Take my cells, if necessary, and let them grow so that someday a speechless boy will shout at the crack of a bat and a deaf girl will hear the sound of rain against her windows.

Burn what is left of me and scatter the ashes to the winds to help the flowers grow.

If you must bury something, let it be my faults, my weaknesses and all my prejudice against my fellow man.

Give my sins to the devil. Give my soul to God. If, by chance, you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you. If you do all I have asked, I will live forever.

Heard there was a great party at the Rainbow Bridge 🌈 so many fursnakes~ so so many~🎉 rest well my friend~ March 3, 2022.

01/17/2022

Googling a dear friend of furrets~
Betty White~❣