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May 07 2008
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
-------------  World News
-------------  Written by: Richard Benson

ARE YOU UP FERRET?

ARE YOU UP FERRET?

7 May 2008
Southwark News
By Richard Benson

If you have ever walked around Southwark Park, or any park for that matter, you will be more than familiar with seeing owners taking their pets for a walk, writes Richard Benson...

But, for the last four years residents of SE16 have been casting their eyes over some slightly less familiar pets at the end of one owner's lead.

When Dave Watson, of Abbeyfield Road, Bermondsey, goes for a stroll he can often be seen with his three ferrets and two polecats. Dave explains how people just want to stroke the pets.

Guinness, Tonic, Polo, Chocolate and Baby are not the individual names of the members of a warped Spice Girls tribute band, but the names of five loved pets that Dave and his wife Irene, who claims the naming rights, consider part of the family. When asked to pick a favourite Dave chose Tonic, simply because it's the oldest, so old in fact that Dave is certain it has outlived the life expectancy of a ferret, which stands at six-eight years. Baby is the youngest at six months old.

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May 05 2008
Monday, 05 May 2008
-------------  World News
-------------  Written by: KYLIE NORTHOVER

Ferrets come in from the cold

By KYLIE NORTHOVER
The Age
Monday, 05 May 2008
  Ferret Health Symposium
 

Fairfax

MEET THE RODENTS: Ferret fanciers from across Australia converged on Melbourne for the inaugural Ferret Health Symposium.


It didn't attract the same level of interest as last month's 2020 Summit, but the weekend's inaugural Ferret Health Symposium, held by the Australian branch of the International Ferret Congress (no, I'm not making that up), had arguably more defined goals — and a raffle.

Ferrets, much maligned as bitey and smelly, are increasingly popular domestic pets in Australia. In the US, ferrets are the third most popular pet, despite being illegal in several states.

The two-day symposium, which attracted ferret lovers from around the country and veterinary specialists from as far afield as Canada and the US, featured presentations on the health requirements, care and behaviour of domestic "carpet sharks", as the furry creatures are affectionately known.

The Coolaroo Hotel in Melbourne's north had — presumably — never seen anything like it. Although attendees had to leave their own ferrets at home (the Coolaroo has a two-ferret limit), some brought toy ferrets, others wore caps declaring their love, or ferret-emblazoned T-shirts. For those who forgot, there were accessories for sale.

In the function room opposite the hotel's pokie den, a curious mix of old and young (and mostly female) ferret fans congregated.

I was initially surprised by the under-representation of the long-haired metalhead and homeless communities, until the gravity of the material presented by passionate veterinarians and academics was revealed; speakers addressed case studies, evolutionary history, ferret-specific diseases and statistics.

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Apr 29 2008
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
-------------  Health News
-------------  Written by: Dave Summers

Lorain County man claims sugarless gum to blame for pet ferret's death

Dave Summers
WKYZ
Created: 4/29/2008

LORAIN COUNTY -- A Lorain county man says sugarless gum killed one of his ferrets and caused another to go into seizures.

Russell James says his animals aparently chewed his pack of sugarless gum. He says he found the torn package under his couch Saturday night.

A veterinarian told James that the chemical xylitol used in many sugarless gums can be lethal to animals. Xylitol is used to help give the gum its sweetness without adding calories.

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Apr 15 2008
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
-------------  World News
-------------  Written by: This is London

The couple who used their pet ferrets as bowling balls - then posted the footage on YouTube

April 15, 2008
This is London

A callous pair who used their pet ferrets as bowling balls before posting the footage on YouTube have defended their actions, saying 'It's not cruel - ferrets love playing games'.

The sickening shows Andy Thomas, a YMCA employee, and a female colleague hurling the creatures across the floor to knock over improvised skittles.

During the film, the woman owner of the two male ferrets can be heard joking 'now I've got video evidence for the RSPCA' as she throws one towards empty plastic bottles.

The two clips, which are each around 30 seconds long, have now been removed from the video-sharing website.

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Apr 12 2008
Saturday, 12 April 2008
-------------  Shelter News
-------------  Written by: Lynn Lefevre

Spring 2008 Ferret Frolic

April 12, 2008
Posted by Lynn Lefevre
Ottawa Start

Ferret Frolic at McNabb Park! Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 1pm to 4:00pm. Ferret competitions, experts and fun. Call 613-296-4357 or visit www.ferretrescue.ca.

MEDIA RELEASE

April 12, 2008

Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa and Area presents the Spring 2008 Ferret Frolic!

The Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa and Area (FRSO) is proud to present its Spring Ferret Frolic in McNabb Park (corner of Bronson and Gladstone) on Sunday, June 1, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This annual event is presented by the FRSO to help educate ferret owners and the general public about these wonderful pets and to raise funds for the society.

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Apr 11 2008
Friday, 11 April 2008
-------------  World News
-------------  Written by: Yorkshire Post

VIDEO: Outcry as bowlers use live ferrets for balls

  A scene from the YouTube video
  A scene from the YouTube video
Published Date: 11 April 2008
Yorkshire Post
Location: Yorkshire

(ferretlife: The video can be viewed by going to the originating page linked above.)
The RSPCA has launched a probe after workers at a Yorkshire YMCA were filmed using live ferrets as balls in an apparent game of skittles.
Footage of a man and a woman flinging the pets along the floor of the YMCA in Halifax has been broadcast across the globe after it was posted on the internet.

The animals can be seen knocking down what appear to be skittles made from empty drinks bottles.

RSPCA inspectors are now investigating the matter which could lead to a prosecution.

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