My love for ferrets brought me to FACT in 2010. That love has flourished in events, education and the wealth of the knowledge that FACT brings. I'm part of the foster progam, a program that gives sick or handicap ferrets a second chance at a happy home. I'm proud to be a part of such a loving organization.
This is an amazing resource for anyone that is looking for a ferret or who wants to help ferrets. I adopted two of my ferrets through them and it was a great experience. They are so knowledgeable and kind. They gave me tons of advice of ferret keeping. They also helped me find the perfect siblings for my ferrets! Cannot recommend them enough!
They are there for ferrets! Rescue, fostering and adoptions. They also connect w other shelters and rescues and have helped save ferrets from hoarding situations, abandoned& neglect, and have saved research lab animals who might gut otherwise have been euthanized.
They also have a cool on line shop w handmade ferret bedding and hard to find gifts for ferret lovers—proceeds go to the shelter.
I’ve been a Volunteer at FACT for sometime. I’ve learned lots about Ferrets from Vanessa.
We have Adopted and Fostered Ferrets from FACT. They have a great Foster Program that ensures the Oldies and Sick Ferrets get the Best rest of their lives!
Vanessa very thoroughly Screens and Educates potential Adopters and Foster Parent’s, so you know the Ferrets are going to a good home.
The Ferrets at the Shelter are not caged, which is great.
They have a large room with toys and lots of comfy beds!
It’s Comforting to know that places like FACT exist to help animals in need!
FACT goes above and beyond to care for every ferret that comes through their door. I have fostered and volunteered with them for a few years. I have had nothing but good experiences. One of the loves of my life, Farik, was found outside in the cold. He was completely emaciated and in a horrible state. FACT did everything they could and succeeded in saving his life! They even brought him to a neurologist!!!! Everything they do is with the ferrets best interest in mind.
The ferrets at FACT are always happy and healthy, you can tell they're very well taken care of. I've adopted over eight ferrets from them and it's always been an extremely pleasant experience.
As co-founder, former Board Member, client, as well as on-going donor, volunteer and advisor to the Ferret Association (FACT), I have watched it maintain focus and commitment to both ferrets, the ferret community and the public. From humble beginnings in 1991 as a local shelter doing small events with a one-sheet ferret care leaflet, FACT has grown into a many faceted organization.
FACT not only adopts and provides behavioral and care information about ferrets, but also created and operates a foster ferret program patterned on the Save the Children model, which eliminates the need to warehouse elderly ferrets in a shelter. The group also publishes two print -newsletters; has an extensive information website; created and maintains a directory of ferret shelters within the US, UK and AU; and, manages two specialized ferret grant funds.
It has taken over 30 years to reach this point. I am proud to support and guide FACT in helping ferrets and the public no matter where they may happen to exist.
Truly care for the animals, spending much time and money to ensure the comfort and care of their charges. The organization is invested in both that and more long-term goals like educations and advocating for the animals.
I have fostered multiple ferrets from F.A.C.T.
Vanessa is great to work with. So compassionate for the ferrets. She is also very informative and helpful. I definitely recommend F.A.C.T. they do a great job rescuing ferrets and getting them great homes. I appreciate everything Vanessa has done for the ferrets and myself.
I am an adopter and foster parent with fact, and I couldn't be happier being a part of this organization. I adopted my first 2 ferrets from FACT back in 2016, and very shortly after then I became a foster mom with them. The ferrets are not cooped up in cages, they are free roam in the shelter room with lots of toys and enrichment. The shelter (unfortunately) has many ferrets usually, surrendered or found as strays, and the shelter director is always busy taking great care of them. She has dedicated a room and then some of her home, her time, dedication, and love, to care for and ensure ferrets in the surrounding area have a place to go. My foster babies have always received the utmost veterinary care and FACT has always seen through that they receive whatever care they may need. I am very happy to have adopted from FACT and to be a foster mom for them!
I have owned ferrets for over 20 years. I found out about FACT and went to visit at an open house. The facility is clean, comfortable and provides plenty of stimulation and play. They feed their ferrets, many of whom are elderly or sick, a diet appropriate to their condition. I have been a donor there for many years and I adopted a little girl about 7 years ago and am also fostering a senior citizen. I wish I had known way back when what I have learned from this wonderful group. They are always up on the latest developments and are always available to answer questions, give advice and make recommendations. What I really like is the fact that prospective owners are very carefully screened. Ferrets are wonderful, but you need to know what you’re getting into. FACT is one of the best shelters I’ve ever encountered and is highly respected by exotic veterinarians across the Northeast.
Adopted my first ferret from them. I never had ferrets growing up and both Gruden sisters were very knowledgeable and helpful. They even recommended a great ferret vet to help me out. Since then I’ve adopted and fostered many ferrets from FACT. I’ve learned a great deal about ferret husbandry and medicine during my years working with FACT and continue to pass that knowledge to others within the veterinary community. Good, valuable people in the ferret community!
I've worked with FACT since its very beginning. I had a senior ferret who was manifesting symptoms of heart disease and thanks to help from FACT, we managed to get another 18 months of quality time with that ferret. Since then, I've adopted several ferrets out of FACT including the ferrets that I'm living with now.
The shelter room is clean and well-maintained and all resident ferrets are cage free in the shelter room. The shelter feeds a mix of foods so that the rescues are more flexible on food than ferrets tend to be. They also feed specific foods when a ferret comes in that absolutely, pawsitively won't eat anything but a specific food. The shelter volunteers provide stimulation and regular play with humans.
The store is well stocked with hand made, durable sleep sacks and other items that my ferrets crave. There's even items for humans too.
Vanessa, the shelter director, has a wealth of information on helping ferrets to get over problem behaviors, contact info for local vets who are knowledgeable about ferrets and on how to help a ferret live a quality life with illness.
I'm a repeat adopter - FACT has been absolutely wonderful and played a really strong role not only in getting new fuzzy family members, but also has always been available for questions on care, medical treatment, feeding, etc. Would happily recommend them to anyone!
Horrible place to adopt a ferret or two. Not only were my ferrets sick from the get go. But she feeds them proplan kitten food and Marshall which will cause health problems in the near future. Along with peanut butter, raisins and cheerios for snacks who gives a ferret that? They are obligated carnivores not sweet lovers come seriously! Get your facts straight.
CTferret 05/19/2021
This person adopted 2 healthy, vet-examed 1-year-old ferrets. Within days, she brought them to an emergency clinic, claiming they were ill. Unable to ascertain the situation directly, we agreed to cover that veterinary bill. The vet saw little wrong but prescribed a common antibiotic. A week later, she brought the animals back and tried to charge the bill to us. Two weeks after, she brought the animals to another vet, claiming they had other illnesses, including that they had infected HER with ear mites. Again, she attempted to charge the bill to us. Our contract states animals can be returned if the adopter is unhappy; but that offer was refused. Accusations of improper food & treats given to animals in our shelter are ridiculous. We were told she needed to adopt more ferrets asap because her previous emotional support ferret passed away and she was in distress. Sincerely hoping our little rescues have been able to help her.
I have been involved with FACT and it's foster program since 2011, when I took home my first
ferret to foster. FACT provides a wealth of information for ferret owners through literature, informational sessions and events for both novice and experienced ferret owners. Being a board member for the past year has taught me how non-profits function and more importantly how FACT serves the elderly, ill or unadoptable ferret population.
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