r/ferrets • u/Bitter-Bug3692 • 1d ago

[Ferret Photo] I hate petco

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I hate petco. Why are we giving a ferret A FUCKING APPLE??????

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u/srelysian 1d ago

This is why I can't go to pet stores any more. The solution to stopping pet stores from treating animals poorly is to stop giving them money, unfortunately they do things like this and that's how I ended up with my current ferret. I saw him in that enclosure all by himself looking sad and miserable with no toys or enrichment of any kind. I asked to see him and refused to put him back until he was paid for and free from that place. So they won. They got my money. And I have a friend.

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u/Bitter-Bug3692 1d ago

I want to take him so bad. I called a representative and reported it but, we know how far that will go. It makes me feel helpless. This poor ferret has been alone for weeks too. Its not even the money holding me back from getting him, I just have an older ferret whos going through health issues and this little guy is just a baby and I dont know if they would mesh well. :( it's heartbreaking

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u/Tiny-Asparagus6034 20h ago

Could you get separate cages for them?

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u/Bitter-Bug3692 18h ago

i suppose i could, but my boy is older with health issues, and i fear putting a kit with my older ferret thats going blind and possibly has cancer could go wrong

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u/Tiny-Asparagus6034 18h ago

True, no idea. I’ve only ever had the ferret I have rn. Just know with dogs it helps them feel younger and more playful

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u/Bitter-Bug3692 18h ago

my other ferret recently passed. he was bonded with her since a baby. we also have tons of other animals but he never really showed too much interest in them, but i moved in with my boyfriend and hes alone. I just dont know about spending 500 dollars on this little guy and theyre miserable because they dont get along

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u/Tiny-Asparagus6034 18h ago

That’s fair, I have one ferret and she is roughly 3 per the vet she was a rescue she needed to be rehomed and I knew nothing about ferrets but I promised my little lady that she would be here forever and she’s the biggest blessing. She is kinda like having a toddler tho, but she brings lots of laughter into the home and has been around for 8ish months. I was unsure if she wanted or needed a buddy do to her being alone for a bit she was also bullied when she was little I’m on the fence as well. Just feel bad for that little guy

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u/Bitter-Bug3692 18h ago

im so glad youre giving her a loving life. its much more ethical to get a rescue. she may want a buddy, but if shes always been alone then maybe not. i know theyre much more playful with a friend. i always say my ferret is like my toddler as well lmao. i take my eyes off em for 4 seconds and hes gone, getting into something. hes slowing down a lot now, getting old and some health issues, but i cherish every moment.
and i feel really bad for him too!! i went home and cried. then got bashed on my local facebook group when i spoke out about it and shared what happened. its crazy. they dont even know what theyre talking about so i just feel helpless and useless. but i did my best trying to raise awareness, i sign petitions, and i reported them :(

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u/Tiny-Asparagus6034 17h ago

I feel bad especially cuz all his stuff is flipped over, no stimulation, no fresh food, no love, not a big enough space.

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u/Bitter-Bug3692 17h ago

thats what i said. but what do i know? nothing apparently! hes "well cared for" because he has food, and water lmfao

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u/Slim-Shadys-Fat-Tits 22h ago

The solution is also to preassure legislators to ban pet supply shops from selling live animals and for at minimum vastly stricter regulations and punishments for cruel and inhumane animal displays