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Post by Thérèse on Jul 20, 2014 8:16:01 GMT -5
Keep being idealistic! It is the small steps of individuals that effect great change.
Marshalls may not close down but maybe one day they will change their practices for the better for their pet lines or maybe get out of the pet business. You never know. I do know that if everyone feels the task is too big to make that small difference, then yes, things will definitely never change.
The world needs idealists
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2014 9:49:32 GMT -5
When I got Binx,he was eight weeks old. Its untelling how long he was at the pet store before I got there to get him. I'm sure that If I hadn't gotten there within a few hours he would have been dead. He had eaten some of the care fresh bedding junk from the cage and it was stuck in his tummy. He had a prolapse from straining so hard to go potty. I force fed him a tiny bit of pumpkin and he finally passed it. He has been very attached to me ever since. Poor little guy didn't know how to be a ferret. I think that is why they get attached to humans and try to use us as their security blankets. We basically saved them and they have learned we mean safety and love and care. Its like a child with a favorite stuffed animal to sleep with. It makes them feel secure. You were his (stuffed animal). Your story brought tears to my eyes. Poor Binx! That's so wonderful that you were able to save him like that. And the rest of your post was just beautiful.
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Post by Heather on Jul 20, 2014 15:18:31 GMT -5
I've always found it disturbing at what ages the farms take their kits away from their mommas but of course if you think about it, if you can trick the momma into thinking she lost her litter you can get her pregers again within a month and producing her next litter. None of the wee jills who produce kits live any longer than their second birthday. By that time they've probably produced 6 to 8 litters in that short time. There are methods to "mass" produce litters and they do this. I found it even more disturbing that their kits are taken from them as soon as their eyes open and they can be forced to wean. This is what the kits would look like at that age The numbers have always bothered me but once I had my own kits and watched them develop, I'm even more disturbed because the losses will be extreme. It's not a wonder our little ones are so messed up mentally. My guys are just turning 10 weeks, by this point in time a farm kit has been away from it's momma for at least 5 weeks. My guys still rely on mom in what they call scary situations. Kits like puppies go through a few stages that are called "fear" stages. They need to be gently worked through these so that they do not react violently to a fear situation. My heart breaks for the little farm ferrets. So many are set up to fail and to die ciao
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2014 17:01:03 GMT -5
I've been crying at how horrible this is... Puck is confused, and keeps kissing my nose like "Ma... Was chu cwyin' 'bout?" And I just have to squeeze him. He's too little to have seen such horrors, and the more I hear about them the more I want to bring in another ferret to help him... I now HATE leaving him alone for a second, and I want him to have a constant companion... But I can't subject myself to raising three young'ins at a time... I have no shelters around where I live to volunteer at, but does anyone have any ways I could help these little ones without adding more to my life?
I have to be selfish and just have the three of us until I can afford two vet bills, and all the diapers I need. Also I'd like to have Puck fully switched to raw, and healthy before I get another Furrchild.
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Post by Thérèse on Jul 22, 2014 6:55:52 GMT -5
That's not selfish that's sensible. You help those you can. If you try to do too much you help no-one. It is the small things that add up to the big difference. You are making a world of difference to Puck and that is a big thing!
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