20/10/2023
Found Ferrets
When ferret is found, most ferret rescues will not post a photo of it. There is a reason for this.
On posting a found ferret photo, there are always several people claiming ownership. Amongst them may be the actual owner, some hopeful it is theirs and some just after a free ferret. Those hoping for a free ferret will not care that the actual owner may be looking for their missing pet. How would you determine the rightful owner?
The easiest way of tracking any pet owner down is via a microchip. Unfortunately microchipping is not yet common amongst ferret owners, particularly those with indoor ferrets.
With no microchip you are relying on being able to identify the correct ferret / owner. Some ferrets have distinguishing features, like three legs. Others may have specific colour patterns but with two coat changes a year, it is surprising how much a ferret can alter. For those with multiple ferrets, you can usually tell them apart but for some it can be the little things such as a slight difference in weight. Would you know your ferret if it was mixed with a group of the same colour ferrets?
As ferrets are excellent escape artists it is vital that owners microchip them. It is inexpensive and lessens the heartache of possibly not getting your ferret back should it escape. Any ferret, regardless of where they are kept or the experience of their owner, could escape. If not already done, please consider getting your ferrets microchipped,
