Submitted by Dr. Summer Krook.
Washington Ferret Rescue and Shelter’s mission is to look after deserted, displaced, uncared for, and abused ferrets till they’re adopted or till they cross away. WFRS is the most important and oldest all-volunteer 501(c)3 ferret rescue within the United States with over 200 ferrets at their business shelter location and of their community of foster properties throughout King and Pierce County. Their operations date again to 1997, and they’re additionally the one business ferret shelter working in Western Washington.
Ferrets are surrendered to shelters and rescue organizations for a wide range of causes, together with allergic reactions, landlords, monetary difficulties, neglect, and sickness. As a rule, most animal shelters should not geared up to look after ferrets. If an proprietor is compelled to surrender his or her ferret, they could have to think about euthanasia or, within the worst-case situation, turning the ferret free. It will not be attainable for our home ferrets to outlive within the wild. WFRS supplies a protected and compassionate various for homeowners who should relinquish their pets.
Many of the ferrets within the shelter’s care are scuffling with persistent and even important medical wants. WFRS has a long-standing dedication to our neighborhood that no ferret will ever be turned away due to medical prices. The shelter depends fully on sponsors, donations, grants, volunteers, and contributions from the general public to function. One of the most important fundraisers of the 12 months is their annual Holiday Photo Shoot. Their Shelter Director, Vondelle McLaughlin, is an exceptionally gifted photographer and folks come from everywhere in the South Sound to have their animal’s photograph taken in a wide range of playful costumes and elaborate setups for a tax-free donation to the shelter.
If you wish to assist this all-volunteer organization proceed the wonderful work they do for these clever and playful little animals, you possibly can ship a small tax-free donation by way of Paypal to [email protected] or go to their web site at for added choices. You may also take into account attending a Photo Shoot! Information about subsequent month’s Holiday Photo Shoot will be discovered on the Washington Ferret Rescue and Shelter Facebook web page and Website. Happy Holiday!
