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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 20:53:27 GMT -5
I am a teen who wants a ferret but my mom thinks they are stinky mean rodents and the worst pets please tell me the best part of owning ferrets so I can show her how wrong she is please reply.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 21:09:06 GMT -5
Where do I begin! Ferrets light up my life, I don't know where I would be without them. They taught me responsibility, sincerity, how to love, how to nurture, they taught me to not take everything so seriously, to laugh, to dook, and to dance. They made me realize I wanted to spend my whole life caring for small animals just like them.
Ferrets are hard, I'm not gonna lie. But they are more than worth it. They have a natural musk, but on a raw diet you can barely smell them. They are not mean, they are playful, and they play rough sometimes. But they are very sweet animals, if you're lucky you get a cuddler and that's the sweetest moments of your life. My ferrets are my entire life, they're my kids and I treat them as such, they get play time and I feed them and take care of them, they teach great responsibility, if you're up to it. Ferrets affect my life in a way to where, I wouldn't be happy without them.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 21:27:42 GMT -5
Thank you this really mean's alot  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 21:35:44 GMT -5
Do you have time for ferrets? They are challenging to care for, and you have to give them lots of attention, not to mention they can get sick easily and they are fragile creatures. I wouldn't recommend a ferret if you don't have time for one or if you can't afford an exotic animal. You should also think about getting two so they can play together when you aren't home  Ferrets didn't teach me anything I didn't already know but they sure have shown me to laugh at the silliest things and they can definitely cheer you up on a bad day. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 21:51:59 GMT -5
Ferrets are amazing creatures! I can't call them pets, because they are family. My ferrets taught a whole new level of responsibility - An I sincerely enjoy every minute of it, because in turn they bring me so much joy with their hilarious antics, and their cuddles, and their vigorous morning kisses. To be completely honest, I have never had an animal touch quite so deep into my heart as they have. You bond with them as much as they bond with you. I can't imagine life without them.
On the flip side, they are a lot of work. They need your attention, they need to be enriched or they get bored, so you will always be on the task of finding new ways to play (I personally love this part, spoiling them rotten lol), and they need a proper diet. All of this takes time, and ferrets take a lot of time, so you must be prepared for that. If you don't think you have the time then wait on getting one, otherwise the fert will suffer.
They don't stink, it's more...musky, and it's really not bad, just need to keep everything cleaned regularly/daily. Another thing that you must be prepared for is the possible vet bills. They can be expensive, in the thousands, and most ferrets will need something major in their lifetime. So just do your research like crazy.
If you are ready for all that they entail, then I can say they will be one animal that will change your life in the best of ways <3
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 23:18:23 GMT -5
Do you have time for ferrets? They are challenging to care for, and you have to give them lots of attention, not to mention they can get sick easily and they are fragile creatures. I wouldn't recommend a ferret if you don't have time for one or if you can't afford an exotic animal. You should also think about getting two so they can play together when you aren't home Ferrets didn't teach me anything I didn't already know but they sure have shown me to laugh at the silliest things and they can definitely cheer you up on a bad day. I am very aware of cost and have done my research I have a job and have time i get home at 2pm every day so I have time |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2014 4:39:02 GMT -5
My four are offended by being called rodents. They say rodents are food. Yes they can be a bit smelly but as others have said a raw diet really cuts down on the smell and their tails smell like grape koolaide. I live in a small apartment so I to a thorough cage cleaning every 2-3 days or so plus constant litter box cleanings. Plus I use a lot of the gel odor lock puppy pads. Yes they are expensive. We just spent $1,500 on surgery for one of mine and now new vet bills due to ear mites. This particular ferret was only a week shy of being 5 months, so the vet bills can add up right after you get them. Don't let them get bored or you will see how smart they really are. they have abstract and critical thinking skills that put many humans to shame. Lecture over, ferrets are fun. They are the most entertaining pets you will ever have. The are super intelligent, can be trained to do tricks and depending on the ferret they can be very lovable and cuddly. They are the most trusting creatures. They don't eat all that much compared to a dog. See if you can show her some videos of them playing and doing the weasel war dance. That is how I won my hubby over. They do keep you busy and focused. If you have ferrets you aren't going to be wanting to get into mischief or trouble since you get enough of that from them. They are great for mental health and an excellent motivator to want to do well in life because someone has to pay those pesky vet bills.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2014 11:54:30 GMT -5
One of the ways that they will affect your life is time. Since you mentioned you're a teenager, I assume that you're in school during the day. Do you normally go straight home after school? Since they require so much time, you'll definitely just want to make sure that you'll have time for them in addition to your school work, extra-curriculars, etc. I was a full-time college student when I got my first ferret, I lived in a dorm so I kept her at my best friend's house. It worked out with her being solitary because he was home during the day to play with her, and I was there in the evenings when he was at work to play with her.
Ferrets are also really expensive to keep, I'm not gonna lie. It's not at all like having a fish or a mouse, it's more like having a cat or a dog (or even a child). You have to factor in cages, food, toys, bedding, vet visits. I took my boy Domino in for an exam and rabies vaccination last week and paid $150. I have to take him back next week to start his distemper shots, so I'm basically paying $200 per ferret for shots and yearly exams each year.
I love these little dorks though. They're really amusing and loving, even if they're not the cuddling type. They're definitely worth all of the money, time, responsibility, and effort that they require to be happy and healthy.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2014 12:27:35 GMT -5
I'm in college and I have 3 ferrets. They wake me up in th middle of th night/early morning on days when I barely get in 3-4 hours of sleep. They poop everywhere and they tear up all my stuff. Sometimes they drag meat onto my notes for class or my clothes and it leaves w nice bloody stain. They make my room smell like a pet store when they decide to be extra poopy that day. They make me want to pull out my hair and scream, but I love them. They're my babies. They make up for being so rotten by giving me kisses. Or following me around the house dooking and begging to play. They are th light of my life and on days when I feel like I'm suffocating from everything going on I bury my face in their fur an for just a second all the stress goes away. They change my life and I don't even know how I lived without them.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2014 12:32:13 GMT -5
I agree with Len, if you're a busy teenager with sports and extra activities or are a senior getting ready for college you may need to re-think your decision. A lot of people can manage, but some cannot. I'm also a teenager, but I'm home-schooled and have all my free time devoted to them and it's still barely enough for these crazy weasels I was (almost) 12 years old when I got my first ferret over 3yrs ago. My maturity equals up much higher than other teens my age, or so I've been told, 2 months into my ferret ownership I was already dealing with an aggressive cancer that killed my little boy a year later, and a year after that I dealt with another aggressive cancer that killed my little girl only 3 years after I adopted her, and 1 year after that I dealt with another cancer, and 7 months later that same ferret got second cancer in addition. Right now I've got two ferrets who take medicine every day, twice a day. Along with feeding them their soup and dealing with my new foster ferret. Ferrets are hard work, and they break your heart when they pass away and with much too short of a lifespan. But, I wouldn't trade them for the world. You need to make sure you have the money, that's the FIRST thing you need to think about. You may think, "Oh they won't get sick I'll take good care of them" and etc etc, I said that, and I've had 3 with cancer (out of 4) and 2 who passed from cancer in just 3 years time. It's not a matter of IF they get sick, it's a matter of WHEN. I'm not trying to scare you or talk you out of it, I just want you to be prepared and know what you're getting into, ferrets are wonderful pets and bring so much joy and fun, but they aren't easy, or cheap. I hope your mother changes her mind and I hope you're able to adopt and provide a home for a ferret out there. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2014 13:17:34 GMT -5
I am responsible and have time I don't stay after school and have money and well experienced with pets we used to breed mastiffss and have/had dogs hamster rabbits guinea pigs and a frog I know i can do it its just a matter of convincing  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2014 13:24:01 GMT -5
I do hope your Mastiff's were tested, well-bred champions worthy of breeding, there are too many poorly bred, sickly shelter dogs out there bred from Back Yard Breeders, I have first hand experience with this and it's devastating and terrible.
Just give your mother time, let her think about it and don't bug or annoy her, and don't beg. Tell her you are ready for the challenge, and explain to her your plans, tell her you've figured up how much money it will be and you can pay or help pay, and that you've managed to figure how much time they need and how you will give them that time, and that you've decided on a completely natural, raw diet (I assume) and that when they are on that, the smell is barely noticeable. And if she says no and is very firm on her decision and won't change her mind, just tell her you respect her decision and ask her to keep thinking, and if she won't allow it, you may have to wait a few years before getting a fuzzbutt of your own.
Perhaps you should find a ferret-shelter nearby and volunteer, so you can prove your responsibility and maturity to her.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2014 17:10:35 GMT -5
I meant to say boxers but yes they were akc certified imported from germany and costed a pretty penny (Here she is sun bathing)  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2014 19:40:50 GMT -5
She's a beauty
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2014 19:50:36 GMT -5
That's good then, she is very pretty and represents what they're supposed to look like.  |
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