Richmond Ferret Rescue League

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

09/27/2026

Can't tell where the kitty starts and the ferret ends....snoozin' on an afternoon....

09/14/2026

Mick Mouse and Spirit, part of the 5 we're babysitting for a friend

09/14/2026

Happy Monday! This is Big Boss, and Chicken. Rei is in there somewhere but they were snoozing so peacefully, I didn't wake them up. Btw, Chicken is actually much larger than Big Boss, but it's Big Boss that is the cage destroyer, as in digging out the water no matter what type of fixture used. That's okay, they came complete with water mats for the cages! This afternoon I'm clearing room to set up separate playpens for them.

***These 3. aren't friendly with Mick Mouse and Spirit, so they'll have different out times.

*****POTENTIAL ADOPTERS, PLEASE READ*****Please keep in mind when making adoption inquiries that, since we're a shelter ...
08/11/2026

*****POTENTIAL ADOPTERS, PLEASE READ*****

Please keep in mind when making adoption inquiries that, since we're a shelter and specialize in geriatrics, the majority of the ferrets we have are older, have health issues, behavior problems or are considered hospice kiddos. They require lots of care, frequent veterinary visits and daily maintenance medications. These ferrets are not available for general adoption.

If I receive a ferret under the age of 3 years, I'm thrilled! To me, this is a baby. All of the ferrets are spayed or neutered so no baby babies here. These little ones would be a breeze to place for adoption. I will offer to put you on a wait list for younger ferrets if I don't have any, refer you to other ferret shelters or suggest safe rehoming FB groups to join. Thank you.

Matthew is still doing great, he developed this cyst on his head over a year ago. These photos show the cyst at it's lar...
08/11/2026

Matthew is still doing great, he developed this cyst on his head over a year ago. These photos show the cyst at it's largest, which is drained every 4-6 weeks as needed. This cyst is simply filled with clear serum, and because of it's size and location, make surgery to remove not in Matthew's best interest. There is not enough skin left to close, plus there's little room for clean margins.. Matthew has been living in the large playground area with multiple other ferrets, he plays, runs on the wheel and is doing awesome for a boy who is over 6 years old.😊

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!❤️🥰

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