Nov. 23, 2008: Ferret Rescue Founders Honored |
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Monday, 24 November 2008 |
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Nov. 23, 2008: Ferret Rescue Founders Honored |
Lee Wise, Matthew Jaramillo Help Ferrets In Need
November 24, 2008
The Denver Channel
They are faster than cats and feistier than dogs, and when one of them
is in need, this week’s 7Everyday Heroes come to the rescue.
Matthew Jaramillo and Lee Wise started Ferret Dreams Rescue and Adoption in
2005. The pair has found homes for nearly 200 ferrets. The economic downturn
has led to a rise in abandoned ferrets. "We have a unique niche in that we have the time and resources to devote to those
animals with behavioral and medical problems," Wise said.
Ferrets require a lot of stimulation, so Wise and Jaramillo have transformed
part of their home into a ferret playground. Their basement is stocked
with food and sleeping cages, and even has a medical station.
"It's just the satisfaction of looking back and seeing that you made a difference
for an animal. Everybody, in my opinion, has a social responsibility to give
something back to the world," said Wise.
Wise and Jaramillo can accommodate a dozen ferrets at a time. To learn more about
Ferret Dreams Rescue and Adoption, click
here.
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