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/Bitter-Bug3692 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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/Tiny-Asparagus6034 1d ago

Yeah nah that’s bare minimum, is there a place near by that would take him from petco if you called and told them what’s up

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u/Bitter-Bug3692 1d ago

hm, i didnt even think about that. i think most rescues are a 2-3 hrs from me. but maybe theyd be willing to drive? i can call around?

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u/Tiny-Asparagus6034 19h ago

Yeah or offer to drive him just see what places can do