Four ferrets rescued from a hoarder

[@kimberlainodriscoll4781]

I live with PTSD. I have 6 ferrets. They keep me entertained and as the narrator said, you can't be sad when you're around these little guys who are always happy. I take mine with me when I run errands. Since I have 6, they take turns. My ferrets have their own bedroom. It has a pair of Ferret Nation cages zip tied together, but the doors are always open. In their room they have cat trees, PVC pipe and flexible duct hose. This allows them to run, climb and play. Each day they join me in the living room where I have even more toys. I also sit on the floor and play with them.

[@KiddsKritters]

Thank you for sharing. Animals have such a positive impact on our mental health 🥰

[@andreag3532]

I have 4 and this breaks my heart

[@joannbeasley3067]

I have a saying in my home: the cuter the ferret, the stinkier the poop.

[@KiddsKritters]

@@joannbeasley3067 this is so true 😆

[@ferox965]

I was a ferret owner from 1986 to 2018. They can be the best little buddies ever. Thank you for NOT splitting them up. They love each other and you very hard. Ferrets only know two speeds-snooze and party.

[@KiddsKritters]

I didn’t realize at the time how close they bond to each other and their owner. Looking back, I’m so glad I didn’t.

[@heatherrockon85]

My panda ferret is deaf and it scared me to no other when i couldnt wake him for play time... i put cold water at his feet and he looked at me like i was the crazy one🤣🤣 did a lil research after to learn that panda ferrets remain deaf and lots of ferrets have deep rem sleeps.....love these lil buggers❤❤❤

[@KiddsKritters]

lol I can just see the facial expression now 😂 that’s great

[@veraporat2248]

my panda ferret is also deaf :\\. He lives "free house", without a cage, so it is always a struggle for me to find him to take him on the walk outside or to the vet's appointments.

[@heatherrockon85]

Mine live in what I call a babysitter. It's pretty much an open kennel with no top. Thankfully they have not figure out how to escape. It's been 3 yrs :) they get 2/ 3-hour house time every day. Basically the living room and dining room privileges. I got rid of my couches and chairs bc they like to burrow in them, and I don't want any mishaps!!!! I love them, they bring me joy, and it's true if they're weren't so stinking cute (all puns intetended) they wouldn't be able to get away with all this mischief ❤❤❤

[@kk-ky1cj]

フェレットは本当にカワイイ、大好き💕飼い主さんとフェレットの皆が幸せでありますように✨

[@LifesNeverHumDrum]

I love these silly little noodles. And just remember, a “foster fail” just means a “successful adoption”!

[@KiddsKritters]

They are the silliest things 😂

[@aaronnewbould5968]

Ferrets hard work and bundles of joy in equal measure, the Jill(female) that you was worried about with the deep sleep is known over here (England) as a dead sleep its believed that its a defence mechanism to deter would be predators that feed on live prey thus making the predator believe its not alive so it leaves it alone, great video 👍

[@KiddsKritters]

Thank you! Thats very interesting about the dead sleep.

[@ГарриДюбуа-э6ф]

OMG! You really a hero, thank you for saving them.

[@KiddsKritters]

I am blessed they came into my life! 😊

[@Kate-gt2wo]

I just got my first ferret. I found her. Yesterday . Today i went to Petco and got her a hone, and trears

[@heatherrockon85]

If you found a ferret, it probably got sneaky and snuck out of their home... the owner may be worried sick about their baby being lost. I know I had one sneak outside in the past, and my neighbor knew I had ferrets and returned him home. They are so sneaky, a crack in the window, ac ducts, the door slightly opened they will escape. So if you truly found this ferret, I hope you help find its way home... 🙏❤

[@Kate-gt2wo]

@@heatherrockon85 I found out from someone who lived near by that the woman who had him moved away and left all her pets. I can't imagine. But the little girl is so sweet and friendly she must have been loved at one time . Anyway, I'd left a note at a business nearby with my contact info. That's how I found out.

[@heatherrockon85]

❤❤❤❤ I hope you enjoy your new baby. Furry noodles are really the best❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Kate-gt2wo]

@@heatherrockon85 I already love her :-)

[@KiddsKritters]

Wow 😮 thanks for saving her! Thats an incredible rescue story

[@bittybaff3541]

Their sweet little faces, SAVE AS MANY AS YOU CAN

[@KiddsKritters]

@@bittybaff3541 this has become my life mission with pretty much any animal 🥺

[@MAJICB0B]

As one ferret owner to another: I highly advise finding a vet and doing regular checkups. Not only because of where they came from, but ferrets are unfortunately notorious for having many severe health issues. I'm sure you've done some research since, as this video is now 3 months old, but this is probably the biggest thing I'd stress to any new ferret owner. It's certainly going to have a LOT of learning experiences no matter how prepared you feel you are, but so long as you're caring for them the best way you can, they're amazing little guys.

[@rocknrobin4022]

They are truly blessings, there are awesome creatures. Thank you for saving them you're truly Blessed❤

[@KiddsKritters]

I am very fortunate to have a good job that allows me to support so many babies 🥰

[@uEbeL__TaEteR]

Ferrets are simply the funniest pets ever...we had 2 ferrets 15 years ago and still think of them both with a lot of love. Warm greetings from Germany

[@KiddsKritters]

Couldn’t agree more- they are hilarious. Sending love from American!

[@mamat4471]

I agree ferrets are great for depression. I've rescued 13. They are a lot of work and money. Please do research and understand they need exotic vers (expensive) , prone to illness,(expensive), cannot survive in wild. Only ferrets in USA are black foot ferrets and im not sure onendanger list still. Their food is expensive if high quality, which cuts down the smell and decreases chances of certain dieases. With that, I'm ferret crazy,love their back war dances, stealing anything the want and stashing it. Ferrets are addicting ❤❤❤.

[@KiddsKritters]

Yes I obsessively research when I get, or am about to get a new animal. The are so full of life but so fragile at the same time

[@lauramatquez6153]

Ferrets are the most cute pets in the world

[@KiddsKritters]

They are adorbs 🥰

[@anonnona8099]

@lauramatquez6153 > Ferrets are the most cute pets in the world Polecats? Pine martens? Disclaimer - IHNI which mustelids make good pets and which don't. I know that some people keep otters, I've never heard of pet badgers, and I know you'd not want a pet wolverine. I had a neighbour once who had a pet polecat, which they used to take out for walks on a lead....

[@mikemacaluso2729]

They so believe. I love my 2 ferrets!

[@kathrynconrad]

That's the beauty of ferrets. They will have you in love with them.

[@KiddsKritters]

Thank you. I am lol 🥰

[@skywolfg7243]

Bless your heart, you absolutely saved and also gave them the best forever home! ❤

[@KiddsKritters]

They have blessed me with so much joy and happiness. They deserve the best 🥰

[@jennifersanders549]

My husband bought me 2 to bring me out of a 9 month depression. Some days he still has to help me but I am getting better. I would love to rescue one more😊

[@KiddsKritters]

That’s amazing. Thank you for sharing that. 🥰

[@kimberlainodriscoll4781]

It's almost impossible to not fall in love with ferrets.

[@KiddsKritters]

True story lol

[@louloudezo5341]

thank you for rescuing and keeping these cuties!❤❤❤

[@KiddsKritters]

Everytime I rescue an animal, they end up rescuing me too

[@kefki]

Look… I’d have done tha same thing…. I’M SO GLAD THEY HAVE A WONDERFUL HOME WITH YOU NOW!!! ❤❤❤

[@KiddsKritters]

Me too!

[@heidilange-herzog1892]

Our 3 ferrets are now eating a freeze dried raw food diet and I swear to GOD that their poops barely smell now 4 weeks later. No kidding. Go figure a good diet can result in healthy poops lol Love your vid and how you rescued them! I rescued 3 a few months ago and they are my whole life now! Enthralled to have them in my life! We are all bonded, the excitement they show when I greet them melts me completely. Like my dog or my cats. Okay, maybe more excited than my cats 😂 P.S. To those wanting ferrets, don’t buy from a pet store. There are so many needing re-homed. That also makes buying the best cage Midwest’s “Ferret Nation Cage”, more tangible as the cost is 3x less per ferret in adoption. Trust me, you don’t want any other cage for them. They must have at least 4-6 hours of free roam time outside the cage. Just a thought for the lovers out there 🥰

[@Witchburr333]

Absolutely true!!!

[@carlchristensen8157]

Thank you for giving them your love believe me they know it and they love you too

[@KiddsKritters]

@@carlchristensen8157 they give such cute little kisses

[@MarkSavides]

I understand the foster Fail. You never want them to experience that level of neglect again. How do you do that? you keep them yourself. I would have done the same thing, except I would have known from the start they would not be re-homed again.

[@KiddsKritters]

Exactly! I didn’t take long for me to realize they weren’t going anywhere 😂

[@gabriellebiamby8495]

I just got two ferrets last year November 20th and I actually told my therapist that he has a lot of work to do because the ferrets are basically really great therapy and I have two boys nugget is the younger ferret and the bigger one is big boi I know they are the best therapy in my life it's a joy to have them in my life sooooo much love and kisses

[@KiddsKritters]

So glad you have them in your life! Thank you for sharing💕

[@ximar0ckstrx]

Omg thank you for saving these precious babies! The first time I experienced the ferret dead sleep, I cried. I thought my hob died! Regarding your comment about ferrets curing depression, I agree. My hob saved my life. He got my through losing my grandfather and mother only months apart. Please just prepare for the vet bills that comes with owning ferrets. In the US they are very prone to diseases like adrenal and insulinoma. My jil was just implanted today and diagnosed with insulinoma. Please have funds set aside for these emergencies.

[@KiddsKritters]

Thank you for sharing your experience. My animals are my life, so whatever they need in the future, they will get it. Good luck to your little guy 🥰

[@legendaryacid]

u cant just not fall in love with them

[@KiddsKritters]

It’s really impossible not to

[@Reddy2Sleep]

Ugh I need to rescue ferrets :) bottom line I just need ferrets :) I had the growing up and I watch a rescue stream so I know all that goes into it. Videos like these just make me want to do it!!!! Stupid being broke :(

[@KiddsKritters]

It is expensive having so many animals 🤦‍♀️, it is the life I choose

[@MAJICB0B]

If you get ferrets definitely make sure you do some research first, and try to prepare before bringing them home. I HIGHLY recommend the Ferret Nation Cage as shown in this video. It's sturdy, spacious, and it has vertical bars so that they can't climb or bite on the cage and hurt themselves. Find a Vet that is willing to take Ferrets, as they are classified as exotic animals. Ferrets are absolutely loaded with health problems that develop as they age, so regular checkups with a great vet is HIGHLY advised. Also when it comes to vet bills, always be prepared to have an Emergency vet that takes exotics as well. I can't count how many times I've needed to use one because either one of my Ferrets has had their medical episodes ramp out overnight or even on a holiday. It's extraordinarily expensive to keep ferrets, but trust me when I say I don't regret a single penny I've spent on them. They're amazing, they're fun, and they're just as loyal as any cat or dog.

[@anonnona8099]

Another tip which may be of use, if you live anywhere where moles are a problem - collect and sell (or give away to neighbours) their scat. Apparently it puts the fear of God into burrowing rodents, and they move away.

[@KiddsKritters]

Oh cool. I did not know that but totally makes sense. Thanks!

[@mamat4471]

I have a huge mole problem, never shortage of ferret 💩. I'm going to give a try, ty.

[@thealterrazero]

You have a wonderful heart. Thank you for saving the carpet sharks

[@KiddsKritters]

Thank you! When I get a new animal, I obsessively read and research about them for a week straight lol.

[@rocknrobin4022]

Their beautiful 😍 thank you for saving them. Try pee pads on the potty platforms it's easier that's what I do I have 6 in a double ferret nation cage

[@Aisha-721]

They are so cute 🥰

[@KiddsKritters]

They are adorable 🥰

[@Kaivey]

Those fleas giving me the willies

[@kimberlainodriscoll4781]

I used to work at an animal shelter and have never seen an infestation that bad.

[@skindawg3615]

Thank God for you. ❤ Beautiful girl. Thankyou. Cant wait to get some probably autumn time this year ❤❤❤

[@KiddsKritters]

That’s so kind 😊 thank you. I am very thankful I’m in a position to have my own little zoo lol

[@skindawg3615]

@KiddsKritters good for you lovely. Spent all my money on shit! So greatful to you for taking care of this bundle of ❤️ pure love. X

[@KiddsKritters]

@@skindawg3615 my personal belief is that God gave me a love and passion for animals for a reason- I can’t save them all, but every now and then, I can save this one

[@peculiarfae5916]

its so amazing that you rescued these guys!! If you want, you could try to upgrade their litter box to see if that helps any (maybe to something more like a cats with a low entry). My own don't really enjoy the corner litter box, so i switched them to using pee pads (still not perfect tho)

[@KiddsKritters]

I tried pee pads and they just rip them up lol. The best thing I’ve found so far is those under the bed storage type tubs- so I guess like cat litter box. They are about 85 percent good about it

[@anonnona8099]

You should think about getting some lengths of 4" or 6" diameter flexible ducting (plastic, not metal) - the stuff used for extractor fans, tumble driers etc. Ferrets love to run through it - it mimics their natural hunting habitat of burrowing animals. Don't know what you have in the way of outdoor space, but if you do have a yard you could put up a semi-permanent (seasonal?) run, with junctions, dead-ends (which change, to keep them challenged). You can make them work for their food (bit of chicken at one end, ferret at the other), which is good.

[@KiddsKritters]

I have some tunnels and they love them! I should get more like you’re talking about. Two of my three German shepherds are outside during the day and I am very hesitant about them being near each other when I can’t keep my eyes on them.

[@anonnona8099]

@@KiddsKritters @KiddsKritters > I have some tunnels and they love them! Saw a documentary on TV a few years ago about a stately home being readied for the visitor season, and they were building a new shop (for visitors to exit through), restaurant/cafe - that sort of thing. So there was a building site, with coils of, and partially installed, flexible drainage pipe, electrical conduit etc. Some local wild ferrets found it, and were having a great time chasing each other around the pipes. > Two of my three German shepherds are outside during the day and I am very > hesitant about them being near each other when I can’t keep my eyes on them. Quite right - I bet the Alsatians (as I call them) are big softies. And the ferrets aren't.

[@KiddsKritters]

@@anonnona8099 only one out the three GSD are “stable” They are all rescues but only one of them came out still smiling. The other two have some issues

[@rocknrobin4022]

Why is it so messy, they are very playful and beautiful 😍

[@KiddsKritters]

They are just messy little souls but I love them 😍

[@skindawg3615]

❤❤❤

[@kefki]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PattyBell-q6f]

❤

[@squidwardstentacle]

they're so cute and active little babies, ferrets are so adorable. tho my mind just keeps going back to how you said you'd almost put one ferret in a freezer because she seemed dead. hadn't you not read up beforehand about how deep they sleep? (genuine question) or checked the heartbeat?

[@KiddsKritters]

Yes I knew they could sleep deeply- but I had never seen it before. I did check her and try to wake her up. It was a scary couple of minutes

[@FerretsofOz]

I wish you and your furries the best! My family has 10 of these buggers. We love them all so much. Oh, boy are they trouble!😂🤣🤣🤣

[@KiddsKritters]

Thank you! Wow I can’t imagine 10 at once lol. That must be amazing 🤩

[@FerretsofOz]

@@KiddsKritters we never planned on that many and while crazy at times (trying to fold up the puppy pads as they are climbing all over me and them😵‍💫😵‍💫😂🤣🤣🤣) It's soooo worth it❤️.

[@anamariecameron7874]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@janiceclark7658]

Love this story. Did you use a flea shampoo? If so, what kind?

[@KiddsKritters]

I used Dawn dish soap. Then I went to our local shelter and they told me the correct dosage for a flea medication - I forget which kind

[@phelimridley6727]

@JaniceClark Best wash ferrets in hot water with a handful of porridge oats.

[@thegoodwife144]

Im really considering ferrets one day but im so fearful of the various illnesses they seem to get. How do you keep them entertained when you have other animals to care for (and a life, lol)?

[@KiddsKritters]

They have a huge cage (two ferret nations put together) with tunnels, hides, and lots of blankets. I often walk in on them playing with each other

[@KiddsKritters]

Their short life spans are scary. They really are fragile little animals, but these four came to me so I know I am suppose to have them 😊

[@thegoodwife144]

@KiddsKritters they were definitely meant for you and you all seem so happy to have each other❤️thank you for the reply

[@zorbl8463]

They do sleep ~18 hours a day, so there is time for other things when it's not ferret playtime :)

[@KiddsKritters]

@@zorbl8463 yes. They love their nap time

[@adamfurniss1707]

Raw diet is best and no water bottles coz they dehydrate quickly , they need a water bowl if u dont already know

[@KiddsKritters]

Yes they showed me very quickly that they prefer a bowl

[@Thebullet7]

They stink.

[@KiddsKritters]

Indeed they do 💩😷

[@MAJICB0B]

They do have a "musk" to em, but so long as you change their litter boxes, clean their cages, and bathe them every few months they're not really too bad. That said though, having 4 of them like this video means dealing with an astronomical amount of poop. Just having 2 felt crazy, I can't imagine doubling it lol

[@veraporat2248]

You almost put Samanta "alive"-in a plastic bag and in the freezer?!!............ THIS IS FOR EVERYONE: please, if anyone takes an animal or rescues an animal, please do your research on the type of animal you are taking in, so such horoball mistakes will not happen with the potential to kill the animal by mistake. 💙🙏

[@KiddsKritters]

Yes. I learned my lesson and still feel horrible. That’s one reason I wanted to share my experiences with others so we can all learn. I knew they slept deep, but had not experienced it before, and she is so small and petit compared to the others.

[@veraporat2248]

​@@KiddsKritters That may also help: 1. As far as I know, when a small animal dies, his body gets very cold in no time. 2. For ferrets when they are alive and sleeping, it's barely seen, but if you look closely, their chest from the breeding is moving up and down. Also some ferrets snore😅. 3. If the ferret is old and weak, you can always put a little mirror close to their noses; this way, you will be able to see if he is alive and breathing.

[@KiddsKritters]

@@veraporat2248 thank you for the tips! I saw someone else comment about not being sure their ferret was dead and they dipped their feet in cold water and they woke right up lol

[@veraporat2248]

​@@KiddsKritters I saw that comment too, but dipping the feet in cold water will stress the ferret and make him feel unsafe in his cage or bed. Where he sleeps and rests, he needs to feel that this is his "safe place" and that nothing will happen to him there, and no one will abruptly wake him up from his deep sleep or harm him. Otherwise, he will always be stressed and will be afraid to truly relax and sleep in peace.

[@Witchburr333]

You gotta also take into consideration that these babies have never gotten a chance to be out to play so, now that they’re in a healthy environment, they want to get out and play and reck everything. They sound like they’re extremely happy to me.🦦🦦🦦🦦

[@KiddsKritters]

Oh I don’t care that they wreck everything lol. I gave them their own room 😂

[@ddmmh]

Nope. All ferrets are just like this.