Richmond Ferret Rescue League

Richmond Ferret Rescue League RFRL, since 1998, nonprofit, appt. required. Geriatric, Hospice or Urgent surrenders come first!

07/15/2026

Happy Wednesday! This is Miss Shelby, she'd like to make a public announcement on behalf of Richmond Ferret Rescue League and our owner/director, Ms. Marlene Middleton Blackburn
In regards to the Marshall Farms ferrets, the recent controversial issues, the serious misinformation which is damaging to both ferrets, and their owners plus the terrible, plain out-and-out lies.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, do not believe everything you hear, are told or read, actual FACTS are what needs to be verified before making any plans regarding whichever stance you personally choose to support The decades of ferret knowledgeable vets, shelters and more have this knowledge, they CAN verify as well as providing correct information which has been published in medical texts, State and Government policies are documented and are also obtainable.
This current horrible slandering and spreading lies can and will result in the euthanasia of thousands of PET, DOMESTICATED ferrets.
If you have any questions or would like to just talk, vent or ask WTF, I'm here, and I promise I don't bite.

Bottom line is,: Truly dedicated, long-term knowledgeable ferret owners and the 350 plus ferret-specific shelters here in the US would love for you to have actual facts, whether it be something simple or, in this case, seriously life-threatening to our countries ferrets and other animals wellbeing.

Thank you for taking this time to read.😊

06/08/2026

Cathy's stitches will be coming out tomorrow, her tail has healed beautifully!

05/22/2026

Good news! Cathy is having her chordoma removed on May 29th. She had a great checkup with Dr. Zuccaro.😊

Happy Tuesday! There's a new kid in da house! Meet Casper, he's the sweet boy from Hurley VA., and thanks to Michael Sai...
02/24/2026

Happy Tuesday! There's a new kid in da house! Meet Casper, he's the sweet boy from Hurley VA., and thanks to Michael Saint , Becky S Leonard and Dawn Ruhlen Carter, we were finally able to pick him up this past weekend. Michael made the first leg of the transport, where Dawn then met him Roanoke to bring to Richmond, VA.
Casper is approximately 4 years old and most likely has adrenal disease and insulinoma. Casper is seeing Dawn's vet on Thursday, for an implant and a well check. So far, Casper is enjoying his rice dig box and all sorts of toys. He has a great appetite, too. Thank you so much to these 3 folks who made this rescue possible.😊❤️❤️❤️

01/06/2026

Happy Tuesday! In the middle of the night, sometimes I'll hear one of the ferrets make vocal sounds if they're in "distress", such as a crash from low blood sugar. Each ferret has a different alarm bell, this is a short video of Eggo, he makes a "gack" noise from nausea. I can hear it from my bedroom, he's only about 15 ft away. He's doing good, though, thank you again to everyone who sent baby food to the kiddos!❤️🥰

It's that time of year when Richmond Ferret Rescue closes from 12/01/2025 through 02/01/2026. Visits are welcome but we...
12/01/2025

It's that time of year when Richmond Ferret Rescue closes from 12/01/2025 through 02/01/2026.
Visits are welcome but we don't do adoptions during Christmas time and surrenders are only taken if they're an emergency. We can recommend other shelters or FB groups if you're looking to adopt.

During the past several years, RFRL has concentrated on caring for the older, ill or terminal ferrets, we don't often have ferrets under the age of 3 years. Thankfully we have an incredible veterinarian as well as 3 backup veterinarians who help us to keep up with these older babies. I understand how excited a family would be to have a ferret under their tree for children, teenagers or grandma, but this is really not a good time to bring in a new fuzzie. The stress, strange voices, new environment, different food, will more than likely upset your new fuzzie, then when the diarrhea hits your new furby, and grandma's new white sweater is covered in nervous ferret poo, the realization you're not ready for a ferret hits a little too late.

If you have any questions, just let me know by pm or call me at 804-750-0044.
Cheers!

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