Earlier today while I was on the phone I heard my dog Toofis making more of a ruckus than usual in the backyard. I peered out the window and saw something like this:
When I put the phone down, got Toofis inside, and took a closer look, it turned out it was this:
Aww. My neighbor across the way helped me identify it as an albino ferret. As I’m pretty sure they’re not indigenous to my area, I’m pretty sure it’s a lost pet. We’re getting the word out and already have a lead or two on who the owner might be. And in the meantime, another of my neighborhood friends has volunteered to foster it. I have really great neighbors.
Here’s the full Flickr set from the afternoon. Anyone have a good idea for an interim name for the little fuzzball?
Update: I’m very pleased to report that we’ve lined up both a foster home and a potential permanent home for little Afton/Spiderwoman/Whitey/Mrs. White, assuming no one comes forward to claim her as theirs. Since the initial discovery we also discovered this Craigslist listing from February 3 reporting what has to be the same ferret found. I have a feeling the original owner no longer wants it.
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Spiderman
Afton
Afton! And Spiderman seems fitting too. Also submitted elsewhere: Algernon, Mr. White, and Whitey.
I lost my female albino ferret, Sami and I am devastated….I sure wish you lived in Texas!….It’s been a while but I will never ever give up or stop looking…I believe she was taken..A large reward for her return or any information will be GREATLY appreciated!
also…if
anyone has a suggestion on how I might advertise my loss so everyone in Fort Worth is aware of my loss !!
Something that will get alot of attention .like a commercial on tv or radio? front page of our newspaper…blimp?
Thank you
SherryS
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