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The GCFA is a club for ferret owners to share experience, learn more about ferrets and support our shelter. Website: http://www.gcfa.com/
page: https://www.facebook.com/thegcfa/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gcfaemail/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcfa.ferrets
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGCFA
Donate on PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/GCFA
July 12th is the last day to bid! GCFA receives a portion of all sales!
We have been chosen this week to receive donations in the Ferret Fabulous Finds Auction House! Please go on over to their group and bid on cool stuff!
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On June 6th we had a small fire at the GCFA caused by an old light fixture in the bathroom. *All of our ferrets are safe and unharmed!* 🙏🏼
We were incredibly fortunate that our volunteer Michelle was present when it caught fire. Tragedy was averted thanks to her quick actions. We are eternally grateful to Michelle, our board member Rhonda and her daughter Mia who also rushed to the scene to help, and the Lyons Fire Department ❤️❤️❤️
The ferrets were evacuated while the smoke was clearing. We had some coughing but fortunately none of them required hospitalization.
The damage to the building was contained to the bathroom. We had already felt pressure to move due to our landlord’s plans to retire and sell the building and have been searching for a new property for over a year now with no luck. This event has put even more urgency on our relocation plans. Unfortunately as a non-profit animal shelter it has been incredibly difficult to work around zoning restrictions and unwilling landlords, and to find a property that’s suitable, safe, and within our budget.
We need your help. If you know of any properties or commercial realtors that could be suitable for us, please send a message. Moving will be expensive and we would appreciate any donation large or small. It will also require a large volunteer effort. If you are able to donate or volunteer (regularly or as a one-off when we finally move) please see this link: https://ferr.et/gcfa
Thank you for your compassion and support ❤️
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It’s giveaway time!!! 🎉
It's hard to believe that The Timmy Trust turns FIVE next month!
We are so grateful to everyone who has helped to make this labor of love the success that it has become!
To date, we have been able to donate over $10,500 to rescue organizations across the nation - something that YOU have made possible! 🐾❤️🐾
🎁To show our thanks, we are giving away a $25 gift certificate on our anniversary - July 9.
How can you win ❓
Just shop!
Go to www.TheTimmyTrust.Etsy.com and shop to your heart’s content ❤️
For every order that is placed between June 9th and midnight on July 8th, the buyer’s name will be entered into the drawing. For every item ordered, one entry will be entered. For instance, if you place an order for 4 items, you will have four entries!
A random drawing will be held on July 9th and the winner will be contacted via Etsy messages
As a reminder, Greater Chicago Ferret Association is the recipient of our Q2 donation - a portion of every sale through June 30, 2024 will be donated to GCFA. Be sure to check them out!
Sleepy 😴 ➡️ ANGY 😡
Some of our volunteers enjoyed the day at yesterday! Of course our first stop was to visit the river otter (aka water ferret) 🦦
We are so grateful for each and every one of our volunteers. We wouldn’t be able to rescue and rehome hundreds of ferrets every year without you! ❤️ and being able to support another local animal non-profit was just a bonus
(Transparency note: this outing was paid for by our vice president, no shelter funds or donations were used)
📸 by and
2025 CALENDAR PHOTOS NEEDED OF YOUR GCFA ADOPTED OR FOSTERED FERRETS!
OUR THEME THIS YEAR IS FERRET MUSIC FEST 🎺🥁
• A song is not required. We just want photos of your adorable ferrets!
• You can pick a song that you think your picture relates to and we may choose your song theme for one of the 12 months.
• Any song era - any time. Song must be appropriate - no profanity or explicit language
• Photo must be a GCFA adopted or fostered ferret
EMAIL YOUR PHOTOS OR QUESTIONS TO: [email protected]
The Calendar Committee can't wait to see all your great ferret photos for next year's calendar ❤
Woozlefest is This Saturday!
Next Saturday Join Us at Woozlefest!
I believe I blocked all the scammers for tonight. If you see them commenting on old posts please don’t comment on their comments.
Happy National Ferret Day!!!
As part of our WGN 3:30 a.m. Morning Show on Monday April 1, we had a very special Adopt a Pet segment.
Just as a reminder: If you need to reach us, please call 708-442-8650. Thanks!
Our phone is working again! Should you need to reach us, please call 708-442-8650
SAVE THE DATE!
On Saturday, December 16th you better watch out because Santa and Mrs. Paws will be at VCA West Suburban to take your pictures with all of your furry friends!
Cost: Non perishable food item (or check) as a donation to The Peoples Resource Center.
Appointments: Required and available between 9a-1pm
CALL TODAY!
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...
Our shelter is very full right now. Please consider donating to the Greater Chicago Ferret Association. www.GCFA.com
Today is Giving Tuesday! Please consider donating to the Greater Chicago Ferret Association. Our shelter is very full right now!
Check out Robin Pikscher's video.
We still have ferrets on our giving tree! Please note that when you choose someone please check your spam folder to confirm your choice. Please ask me if you have questions. :-)
The Ferret Giving Tree 2023 Greater Chicago Ferret Association Email Us: [email protected] Website: https://www.GCFA.comPayPal Donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=LEFRFKDSVAYQJ&ssrt=1698633628251Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DD...
** Link to order below **
Our 2024 calendar is here! It features over 100 photos of adopted and fostered ferrets from the GCFA, and of course has all of our events for next year on it so you don’t miss anything!
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted photos and of course to all who have adopted and supported us ❤️🩹 we are so grateful and so happy to see our ferrets happy in their forever homes
Order here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetFFjSXGGF3H5eWAMw61ktUBRWDoWqAwxR5HzLq1P5b8ZC-w/viewform
We are on the Ferret Giving Tree! Please find us on Tree 15, 16 and 17. Or you can search to find us on the home page on: ferretgivingtree.com. Please remember to confirm your choice via the email you will receive, which most of the times goes to junk mail. If you have any questions, please ask me. :-)Please consider sending us cleaning supplies and food vs beds. Thanks!
This link has all of the GCFA ferrets on one page: https://ferretgivingtree.com/showshelter.php?ShelterID=21
Walking into the weekend like…
Featuring Tito, this sweet boy is adoptable with Marb and Badger!
The registration deadline to show your ferrets at the Greatest Ferret Show on Earth is Sunday, September 10th!
Only $16 per ferret per class entered. Visit our website https://www.gfsoe.com to register.
Need help deciding which classes to enter? Join our Facebook group!
https://facebook.com/groups/gfsoe
Registration is for judging only. If you wish to bring your ferrets just for fun or to participate in the games, no pre-registration is needed. If you’re new to judging don’t be intimidated - it’s all for fun and every ferret gets a ribbon!
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Woozlefest is This Saturday!
Our shelter is very full right now. Please consider donating to the Greater Chicago Ferret Association. www.GCFA.com
Today is Giving Tuesday! Please consider donating to the Greater Chicago Ferret Association! Our shelter is very full right now.
GCFA Ethel & Norine were on the radio! WJOL 1340AM on the Ed & Michelle Show!
Ethel and Norine on the radio! WJOL 1340AM Ed & Michelle Show
This is so dumb I’m sorry 🤣 But the GCFA has officially rescued over 9,000 ferrets since its inception over 30 years ago! 😱 #9000 and #9001 were brothers Buster and Griff, featured in the video, who were also adopted today! 🥳❤️
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