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susanleeo said
on 10/10/2009 NEVER EVER give any pet as a gift. Here in Australia I have a ferret shelter and many of my ferrets are unwanted gifts. Pet shops sell them without good information and this is bad news for the ferret. I have seen terrible abuses caused to ferrets because the gift recipient didn't know they nipped in play.Broken bones are not uncommon in abused ferrets. This is a very irrisponsible ad.No animal should be given as a gift. Just ask any shelter.
genesispenguin said
on 7/15/2008 THANK YOU Anonymous! I think it is ABSOLUTELY INSANE to give a ferret to a child as a gift. I would even go as far as saying not to give one to anyone if they have not experienced having a ferret as a pet or at least read up really well on ferrets. Ferrets are different from cats and dogs, and their energy levels are multiplied x10. it just shocks me how many people buy animals for the "Cute factor" and not take into consideration the time and finances it takes to take care of them.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 There is too much involved and too much to consider to surprise someone with the responsibility of a living animal, especially a child. And especially if the parents don't agree or haven't been involved in the decision. This is one of the reasons why we have overpopulated animal shelters.
Don't give live animals as gifts.
Stuffed animals work much better, and were meant to serve the purpose.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Please do NOT give a ferret as a gift. The idea of giving a gift certificate for one is a great idea. When you give the certificate, give a good book on ferret care as well like Mary Shefferman's "The Ferret: an owners guide to a happy healthy pet"
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Right now ferrets are banned in New York City, but ferret owners are fighting the law. For more information on this topic, visit http://members.aol.com/NYCFerrets/ and see what you can do to help.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Ferrets are obligate carnivores, which means they must eat foods that are high in meat protein, not vegetable protein. Look for a food with 34-38% protein and 19-22% fat. The first three ingredients should be meat products and no corn (very unhealthy!).
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Never use clumping or clay cat litter for ferrets. The healthiest (and most cost effective) litter is wood stove pellets. Recycled newspaper pellets also work well. Both provide great odor control, too!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I have a ferret, who I love dearly. Before considering giving one as a gift, make sure the receiver has done their homework and really wants a one. They require more attention (love & play) than most other pets. They can also have high vet bills.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Because having a ferret will seriously change your life - make sure that you or whoever cares for it is fun, kind, responsible and has a bad sense of smell.