Nyota’s Legacy

17/08/2024

A huge thank you to Patty Fazen with the American Ferret Association for the article published in The American Ferret Report magazine about our Lorri Grecco. She did so much, and we will always miss her.

13/08/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/LXE6pRd2sQFoyTC8/?mibextid=WC7FNe

May We Raise Children Who Love the Unloved Things

"May we raise children
who love the unloved things – the dandelion, the
worms & spiderlings.
Children who sense
the rose needs the thorn
& run into rainswept days
the same way they turn towards sun…

And when they’re grown &
someone has to speak for those
who have no voice
may they draw upon that
wilder bond, those days of
tending tender things
and be the ones."
Nicolette Sowder

Artist: Kari-Lise Alexander

Pairing by Whispers from the Heart

07/07/2024

**ETA This did not happen to our rescue but another rescue and we are sharing information so everyone is aware of how dangerous these toys are. Regardless, please don't pass judgement on anyone because you could be in the same situation with a terrible accident one day**

Please DO NOT buy or if you do, DO NOT leave your babies unsupervised! Another rescue just lost three babies together that could not escape…they died together. 😢

Found on Google from ferret.com

13/06/2024

I just have to put this out there for anyone who calls themselves a rescue or shelter, and instead is a ferret (or any other kind of animal) flipper, with no regard to the precious baby in any way, their care, physical & mental health & wellbeing, and only concerned about making money on whatever small investment they have put into acquiring and housing the animal. I hope the afterlife is truly where you will find total misery forever and ever if karma doesn’t get you in this lifetime first. These babies count on us to be their voice, their protectors. And if you consciously and willingly do less, especially for your own profit or benefit, I do hope that your afterlife, wherever you spend it, is a place of constant misery for you. Rant over, this time. ~Marta

31/05/2024

Sharing from a post in an Arkansas group

14/05/2024

Attn: ferret owners who feed Instinct Ultimate Protein

14/05/2024

Just an FYI that could potentially help ferrets down the road. This is just a screenshot, so you’d probably have to type in the http address.

18/04/2024

Great article about Matty Giuliano, for anyone following My Name is Musky, A Ferret’s Story

https://religionnews.com/2024/04/18/animal-cruelty-officer-turned-animal-chaplain-matty-giuliano-loves-ferrets-and-st-francis/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHXZcSNSJZnDHH3W2RpWfWfkGT3U6RUjQzPF01r_Jy8cbdyj7OGRDCUJIbg_aem_AfEsj7JdfvliINnUV2blE9MbR_puKgL1KmSOPZ6tfCNfmaMu5XcsBTdH_uDUbrqp27w

EATONTOWN, N.J. (RNS) — ‘I know there are plenty of people out there who believe animals have no souls,’ said Giuliano. ‘And I cannot accept one of God’s creation is, spiritually, the equivalent of a cup of ice cream.’

03/04/2024

Bandit went to the vet yesterday. We are still waiting on the radiologist to read the CT scan. OSU exotic vet did not see anything on the scan, but of course, she will wait to see what the radiologist says. She expected there to be something in the spine above the shoulder blades based on all four legs are affected (drunk/wobbly gait, weird hopping motion in her back legs and the way her front legs splay to the side when moving). Bandit cannot walk straight and her legs give out on her. Hopefully we have an answer today or tomorrow.

Thank you so much for those who donated to help Bandit's vet care. Total vet cost yesterday for Bandit and Yue was $1564.87. For those who may be wondering, we did not request fundraising for Yue, as she is my personal foster fail from many years ago.

It is not easy being a mostly self funded rescue and we appreciate all the help we can get in situations like this ❤️

-Melanie

29/03/2024

Fundraiser for Bandit

As most of you know, Nyota’s is a small rescue. We rely on rehoming fees and donations to take care of our fosters, and we try to help out in the ferret community when possible. We have a precious sable female named Bandit, approximately 5y/o, who came in a few days ago losing the ability to use her back legs, and her back is quite arched. It’s unknown if this is due to some injury, or possibly spinal lymphoma. Insulinoma was ruled out, her bg was 98. Miss Bandit needs a CT of her spine to determine what is causing her problems, and hopefully how to best treat her. The CT scan alone is at least $700, and costs will increase with treatment as her diagnosis is made. She has an appointment Tuesday to have this done. The past few months have been especially difficult on Nyota’s, and we’ve have had some special cases with fosters and rehoming, so our funds are very low right now. Please, if you are able to donate, we would greatly appreciate every penny to help this little girl. Prayers are always appreciated as well. Thank you from the Nyota’s team. Donations can be sent to [email protected] (PayPal)

17/03/2024

Please welcome Kaos & Serenity!

Born June 2021

Kaos is a Champagne male with mittens. He was named Kaos because when he came home, he was total chaos. He has calmed down now with age and is quite the little love bug. 

Serenity aka Ren is a sable female. She is tiny, full s***k, and has the most beautiful, big, black eyes. She likes to bite socks, so watch your feet. She also likes to nibble when she plays but she doesn’t hurt you.

Both have been around dogs and cats and do fine. After their quarantine. I will see how well they do with other ferrets. They are potty trained to use the bottom of their cage with pine shavings. We will transition them over to puppy pads or litter.

Their mommy is going off to college and cannot take them with her. The whole family is heartbroken, and plenty of tears were shed. They would like to be in contact with their new owners to keep them updated on their life. 

They will be up for adoption soon, pending wellness exam.

If you are interested in adopting, you can request an application at [email protected]

16/03/2024

Update 6/21/24:
Stoney has made so much progress! I think he has finally decided he can trust me, and I have decided I can trust him not to bite, and I almost think he’s about to decide he likes being a love bug! It’s still undecided as to whether or not he would do well being adopted out. I tried to add a video to this post but it doesn’t show. If i figure it out i will add a video of this love bug. ❤️

Please join Nyota’s in welcoming Doozer, or Stoney, still working on the name. My honey likes the name Stoney since he came from a little rock. He was turned over to us this morning by a pet store in central Arkansas because of a biting issue and aggression towards humans. We are thankful they reached out, otherwise his fate would have been being turned over to animal control or the game & fish commission for probable euthanasia. We will be working with him and trying to determine if this is simply fear biting, and seeing how he does once he feels more secure. We were told he does not show aggression with other ferrets. We think from his birth certificate that he’s around 3 months old, born the latter part of November 2023. Marta will be fostering him for the time being. Once we have a better idea of his temperament, we will decide if he’s able to be re-homed. So…Doozer or Stoney?

10/03/2024

Nyota’s would like to welcome two handsome older gentlemen, Sly & Houdini. Sly, age 7 or 8 y/o is insulinoma, but now is now losing fur and showing adrenal gland disease symptoms, and it appears he has cataracts also. He and some siblings were actually rescues from Nyota’s some years back, but his siblings have since passed away. Houdini, age 6, has adrenal gland disease and had an implant done this past October. Although these boys were loved, their mom made the hard decision to rehome them due to a new baby, much more limited time and space for them, as well as the cost of medical care She was also concerned that if Sly’s condition deteriorated and he passed away, Houdini might grieve and not do well alone. They will NOT be up for adoption due to their age and medical issues, however a wonderful friend of Nyota’s, Rhonda Schuette, who also does rescue, has graciously agreed to take these guys and care for them. They will be going to Rhonda next week, and Sly will be getting his des implant once there. Thank you Rhonda!! 💕

21/02/2024

Isabel Ramirez, please contact us on messenger.

17/02/2024

*Update- Pancake and Possum will not be adopted due to Pancake's health issues*

Welcome to Nyota's, Pancake and Possum. This bonded pair is approximately 4 years old. Pancake, sable girl, is adrenal. Possum, girl, is deaf. Both are very sweet and playful! These two will be available for adoption once vetted and we can see Pancake showing improvement. They will not be separated. If you are interested in adopting them, please email us at [email protected] to request an application.

06/02/2024

**Adopted!**

Special request from the Nyota’s team:

We are looking for a potential foster or adoptive ferret parent(s) for 2 ferrets, a male and female, both under 3 years old, specifically in the Hot Springs, Arkansas area. There will be a couple of requests we will have of whomever takes these little ones, and we will discuss it with any applicants prior to taking them. If you live in, or know of anyone in the Hot Springs, AR area, preferably with ferret experience and are interested, you can dm Marta Harper Marshall or message us on the Nyota’s Legacy page, and we will discuss the circumstances and get an application out to you. Thank you in advance for your help!

01/02/2024

**Adopted!**

Please join Nyota’s in welcoming 2 precious new babies, Lilith, a beautiful sable girl, age 1.5 years, and Mister, (aka Buddy) a handsome brownish tan and lighter colored male, age 2.5. These babies were so well cared for and absolutely adored by the owner. As bad as it broke her heart, she surrendered them because of health issues that could limit or prevent her from continuing their care, and she had no one in close proximity to rely on if she was unable. These sweet ones are playful, loving, inquisitive and love to explore. Mister is very gentle with people, plays red light/green light, loves blanket rides, scratches behind his ears, and is excellent help with the laundry! Lilith also helps with laundry and unloading groceries, lol, responds to squeakers, loves nose boops and blanket rides. Both love tunnels, cat towers, and burrowing in soft bedding. Mister may not do well with ferrets other than Lilith, so that will be something we will assess while they are here. Neither have any known health issues at the present time. We will begin the process of adding additional foods to their diet. This pair will be up for adoption in the near future, they will not be separated. Stay tuned for updates.

12/01/2024

10/01/2024

Lorri Grecco, you recieved a precious gift in heaven today! Sweet Sebastian made his journey home. Sebastian came to the rescue July 24th, 2021, along with his sister Bella who passed early last year. He was six years old then. They had been classroom pets, but due to Covid, the school wouldn't allow them there anymore. His family tried to take care of them at home, but it just didn't work out. Sebastian and his sister became permanent rescue residents because I won't allow seniors to leave our Rescue's care. They deserve a loving and final place to spend the rest of their days. I've seen first hand the trauma it causes when seniors lose what they called home for so long, to be adopted out and then be returned to the rescue. It's heartbreaking. The first time I held that precious boy, he showered me with kisses. He fought hard to stay here, but I sent him into Lorri's arms with love, light and peace. DIP my sweet boy. Say hello to Bella and all the others. Today is not goodbye, I promise you. ❤️

-Melanie

19/12/2023

Maggie McCormack, Mikey loves his presents! Thank you so much for choosing this special little boy and being his Santa! 🥰

19/12/2023

Mama Gina sends big hugs from Yoko to the anonymous Santa who sent her a DES implant. This was the best Christmas present this little girl could have received! This is Yoko when Gina took her in to Sanctuary a week ago. We will post updates of her progress 💝

Tobius Coffey

19/12/2023

Sebastian wants to thank his Giving Tree Santa, Theresa Banks, for his Christmas presents! This little old man loves that food, those soft blankets and Kong! Thank you!

16/12/2023

Nyota’s Legacy babies Xuri and Ollie are waiting for a Santa. There are also 132 other ferrets housed in various shelters awaiting a Santa. Please open your hearts to one of these precious babies if you can.
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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...

12/12/2023

I miss my friend!!💔💔💔

13/05/2023

Sol, Suki, and Astrid (not pictured ) are looking for their forever home. Please open your home and your heart and apply for an application by sending an email to [email protected]

13/04/2023

Not up for adoption
Vanilla and cocoa

02/04/2023

Happy National Ferrets Day! From all the crew I have, have known and loved to yours!

20/03/2023

Not up for adoption

Fosters Vanilla and Cocoa just laying around being oh so adorable