Ferret News

By Robert Norris of The Daily Times Staff Originally published: July 11. 2009 3:01AM Last modified: July 11.

The Montreal SPCA has rescued 93 rats and three rabbits from a woman the shelter described as a "hoarder," a psychiatric term for people who obsessively collect animals and keep them in squalid conditions.

Although not unexpected, sylvatic plague was confirmed in a prairie dog colony in the Sage Creek Wilderness Area of Badlands National Park on July 1. Sylvatic plague, a flea-borne bacterial disease, was first identified in South Dakota in 2004 and documented just south of Badlands National Park in Conata Basin in 2008.

RODDY and Lola are a pretty pair of lovebirds in need of a new home. The feathered duo are quite noisy and can be a little messy with their food and water, but are fun to watch and would be happy in an aviary with other lovebirds or cockatiels or in a cage with some wood to peck.

The voice on the telephone was faint and pleading. A young East Stroudsburg woman, terminally ill with Grave's disease, called Barry Heim for help.

The patient was lying on his side, asleep under anesthesia, as a machine measuring his breathing beeped soothingly.

Metrowest Humane Society - Call the shelter at 508-875-3776. ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER Many dogs available for adoption.

Like a giant balloon at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Belle towered over the other participants in the village's annual pet parade.

A FAMILY is in shock after pet ferrets were snatched from a hutch in the middle of the night.

A sale on unconditional love will be held Thursday through Sunday at the Nevada Humane Society.

FLUFF and Bugs are two friendly female bunny rabbits looking for a new home to rest their paws.

ROSIE and Tim are cats from the same litter looking for a new home together. The pair, who are six years old, have come to STARescue because of their ownera s ill health, and are very close.

Martha Stewart's "Pet Expert" Marc Marrone talks about things to consider when choosing a family pet .

Are you thinking about owning a ferret? ENLARGE Lisa Watson, our guest writer this week, had a booth at our Bark in the Park for one of the local rescue groups.

With only a few weeks to go before the County's 80th Show, we have decided to celebrate this milestone with a BONUS for families! Book in advance and children go free (maximum of 2 children per Adult ticket).

The advance adult ticket is £15.00 and can be bought on-line or by calling our ticket hotline 01622 633060.

Planning for the largest outdoor event in Kent, the Kent County Show, is complete with a full day of displays and entertainment for the whole family.

Also this year will be a Countryside Area that will include Fly-fishing, Ferret Racing, Birds of Prey, Otters, Duck herding, Hounds and other countryside pursuits such as working Gun Dogs. The Forestry section will feature some interesting and interactive displays and provides a shady area to enjoy some peace and quiet, before discovering the rest of the Show.

WILKES-BARRE – Times Leader employees participated in the 10th annual national Take Your Dog To Work Day on Friday to help raise awareness about the thousands of stray dogs looking for a good home.

Two employees from the circulation department, customer service manager Jim McCabe and customer service representative Jan Staricha, believe all dogs deserve a second chance.

McCabe rescued two of his boxers, Liberty and Jasmine, from Boxer Angels Rescue after joining the organization two years ago.

When McCabe picked Liberty from an animal shelter in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was malnourished.

“These are dogs that desperately need homes and good homes from people. Rather than buy them from puppy mills, you are better off to go to the Society for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals and get these animals,” McCabe said.

Staricha’s docile greyhound, Jaws, was just one of thousands of greyhounds that had raced. Her family rescued Jaws three months ago after his previous owner died.

Greyhounds compete in three races after turning 18 months old, and if they don’t win they are killed or put up for adoption, Staricha explained.

These events are vitally important to educating people on the benefits of adopting an animal, whether it be from a shelter or rescue organization, according to Vince Sweeney, executive director of the Luzerne County SPCA

Clay County has confirmed a case of rabies in a raccoon found in Orange Park. The Clay County Animal Control and Clay County Health Department says the raccoon was found in the area of Orange Park, zip code 32073, east of Blanding Boulevard.

DID you hear the one about the ferret that walked into a pub?

Customers at The Railway in Rhosddu were enjoying a pleasant midweek evening drink and a chat when a furry blond visitor suddenly scuttled over the threshold.

They could hardly believe their eyes, as the inquisitive animal trotted happily about the place.

The pub has given him the nickname 'Fosters' and he is currently being cared for by ferret expert John Rogers.

When you think about the Aiken SPCA, you probably don't think about recycling. However, being environmentally responsible through a variety of ways such as recycling is a big part of the culture.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture is reminding residents to protect animals and humans from harmful diseases by vaccinating pets and livestock.