| |  | | | | | Hide-E-Hole Ferret Rescue is located in Pittsburgh, PA. We take in unwanted ferrets, get them medical care as needed, resolve any behavior issues, and strive to find good, permanent homes for them. If the ferret is deemed unadoptable (usually due to serious health problems), we will keep that ferret for the rest of its natural life. As a true no-kill shelter, we only euthanize in the case of medical necessity. We rely on the support of volunteers and sponsors to suppport our cause. Any support is appreciated. | | | |
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| NEWS |
| 04-05-08 |
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SHELTER IS OVER-FULL
If you are considering adopting, now would be a good time. We can't take in any more ferrets until some of the current residents are adopted. We have had a recent influx of very adoptable ferrets under 3 years old. Please check out our list of ferrets.
Also, we have some very sweet older ferrets who deserve to have their very own home for what time they have left. Adoption donation for these little old ladies and men is negotiable. Most have minor health issues only requiring twice a day medication. They will most likely need a separate play-time from any other ferrets, but older ferrets are very loving and sweet and enjoy being cuddled. It's heart-breaking when they pass, but it's also very rewarding to know that you've given a sweet old guy or gal a nice place to live in their last days. |
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| 02-01-08 |
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Hide-E-Hole Wish List now on Amazon.com!
Many people would like to help the shelter, but aren't sure how. Now, there is an easier way! Go to www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/WQOC6XSSJXVR to view the Hide-E-Hole's wish list! Some things are very expensive but others are under $10. Please consider making a donation and helping the ferrets! Items will be removed as the wishes are fulfilled and other items added, so please check back from time to time. |
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| 08-20-07 |
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Fleas Kill Ferrets!
Frontline is the best treatment (kitten dose) and is available at Pet Supplies Plus. Fleas by themselves can kill a ferret, and ticks are even worse. When they bite, they snack on the ferret's blood. Since ferrets are so small, it doesn't take long for the fleas and/or ticks to cause anemia and possible infection.
If you see fleas or ticks on your ferret, take care of them immediately. Do not use flea baths or chemicals (sprays, wipes or spot-ons) made by Hartz or other "discount" companies. (i.e. don't use BioSpot, for one) Flea collars don't work well, and can make the ferrets sick.
The only flea killers we consider safe for ferrets are Frontline, Revolution, or Advantage. |
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| 08-19-07 |
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Tick Removal Revisited
Ohio State University http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~acarolog/tickgone.htm did a study on the best way to remove ticks. They compared a medium tweezer to three different commercially available tick removal tools. Their recommendation was NOT to use the tweezers. Apparently, the tick removal tool I have (it looks like a teaspoon measuring spoon with a slot in it) worked pretty well, and it's very inexpensive. Here is an excerpt from their procedure suggestions with some humorous comments from me:
Avoid handling ticks with uncovered fingers; use tweezers or commercial tools designed for removal. Oh, don't you worry ... I won't be using MY fingers!
If index finger and thumb must be used, protect them with rubber gloves, plastic or even a paper towel. Ewww ... ick ... yuck
Place the tips of tweezers or edges of other removal devices around the area where the mouthparts enter the skin. Using the slotted device, you slide it along the skin between the tick and the skin.
With steady slow motion, pull the tick away from the skin or slide the removal device along the skin (read the directions for each commercial tool). Do not jerk, crush, squeeze or puncture the tick. Yes, by all means, do not jerk at the tick, since it will let go suddenly, fly through the air and land either in your hair or behind you. Which means you'll be frantically combing your hair trying to get it out, since if it lands behind you, you'll never see it!
After removal, place the tick directly into a sealable container. Disinfect the area around the bite site using standard procedures. Sealable container? Where are we going with this?
Keep the tick alive for a month in case symptoms of a tick-borne disease develop. Place it in a labeled (date, patient), sealed bag or vial with a lightly moistened paper towel then store at refrigerator temperature. What?! Keep it in my refrigerator?$? Shudder. Well, that might just be the most effective diet aid I've ever heard of!
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
| 05-03-08 |
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Ferret Show -- May 3, 2008
We will be at the Gilbertsville Ferret Show with only one ferret to be adopted out (Laredo). We will have a very large "Garage Sale" this time with lots of plastic tubes (the kind that attach to SuperPet cages). We will also be selling various items to raise money for the shelter, which is over-full right now. |
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| 06-22-08 |
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 TRFC Meeting -- Next one in June
Join us at the Three Rivers Ferret Council monthly meeting from 12:30-4:00 on the fourth Sunday of June (due to Father's Day being on the third Sunday). Go to www.3rfc.org for information and directions. |
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