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Post by msav on Jul 18, 2020 23:56:25 GMT -5
I normally stop by the local pet store to look at the ferrets. I noticed that none of the stores have any.
I just read that marshalls cannot keep them in stock, apparently there is high demand with more people working from home.
on a good note there does not seem to be any listings on craigslist selling ferrets and the shelters do not have any up for adoption.
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Post by colorguarder08 on Jul 19, 2020 9:23:07 GMT -5
A lot of stores are also not ordering them.
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Post by msav on Jul 19, 2020 10:31:48 GMT -5
That was my first thought. was the store not carrying them with this Covid thing. Then I read the article on Marshalls Ferret quarterly saying they cannot keep up with the demand.
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Post by okojosan on Jul 19, 2020 16:19:56 GMT -5
Sadly, I suspect a lot of those ferrets are going to labs, as ferrets can catch the coronavirus that causes covid-19. Marshall Farms supplies ferrets to the lab and pet trade.  |
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Post by PatienceTheVirtue on Jul 19, 2020 17:23:33 GMT -5
The shelters around here do have ferrets that need homes but aren't accepting applications due to COVID. It might be the same in your area? Craigslist has slowed down with the ferret posts here too though. Good luck on your search!
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Post by colorguarder08 on Jul 20, 2020 18:47:01 GMT -5
That was my first thought. was the store not carrying them with this Covid thing. Then I read the article on Marshalls Ferret quarterly saying they cannot keep up with the demand. That may be true as well but I know 3 petcos in my area have told me they are not ordering them until after the pandemic is over. |
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Post by Sparrow on Jul 21, 2020 9:59:22 GMT -5
I work for a pet store and its been very hard keeping animals in stock, period! As soon as the shut-downs started we saw a huge increase in demand for pets. Petco probably aren't ordering them because I've spoken to many Petco's and they try to keep people from purchasing them on a whim, which is why they cost so much. Also, sadly, I would say they are likely being used as testers since they [and cats] are susceptible to the same strain of Covid-19 as we are.
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Post by Charlie on Aug 1, 2020 17:45:34 GMT -5
Has there been any ferrets in the stores recently? I'm glad the pet stores around here don't have ferrets for sale.
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Post by colorguarder08 on Aug 12, 2020 19:43:16 GMT -5
Has there been any ferrets in the stores recently? I'm glad the pet stores around here don't have ferrets for sale. I know for a while one near me was strictly selling them according to their waiting list. I know because that's how I got Kona. I was the first on their waiting list they called me 30 minutes before they opened and another lady got there at the same time and was trying to buy him. They explained to her 5 times about the waiting list and even on the enclosure it had 4 signs saying not for sale already sold. However the one closest to me refuses to order any until the pandemic is over. I have asked them multiple times. |
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Post by Charlie on Aug 13, 2020 22:46:28 GMT -5
Has there been any ferrets in the stores recently? I'm glad the pet stores around here don't have ferrets for sale. I know for a while one near me was strictly selling them according to their waiting list. I know because that's how I got Kona. I was the first on their waiting list they called me 30 minutes before they opened and another lady got there at the same time and was trying to buy him. They explained to her 5 times about the waiting list and even on the enclosure it had 4 signs saying not for sale already sold. However the one closest to me refuses to order any until the pandemic is over. I have asked them multiple times. So it all depends on who is running the store and if they choose to get ferrets in to sell or not. Some will sell while others won't. |
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Post by colorguarder08 on Aug 15, 2020 10:14:27 GMT -5
I know for a while one near me was strictly selling them according to their waiting list. I know because that's how I got Kona. I was the first on their waiting list they called me 30 minutes before they opened and another lady got there at the same time and was trying to buy him. They explained to her 5 times about the waiting list and even on the enclosure it had 4 signs saying not for sale already sold. However the one closest to me refuses to order any until the pandemic is over. I have asked them multiple times. So it all depends on who is running the store and if they choose to get ferrets in to sell or not. Some will sell while others won't. Yep. Both those in my previous response are Petcos. |
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