Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding the person who abandoned two ferrets.

Suffolk County SPCA officials announced Thursday a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who abandoned the ferrets at the Oakdale Animal Hospital on or about March 3.

“There are other issues, it’s not a case of just abandonment,” said Roy Gross, Chief of the Suffolk SPCA. He also said that the ferrets were about 7-8 years old that each had medical issues and had to be euthanized.

He could not elaborate on what the other issues were in the ferret case but added that the investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the Suffolk County SPCA at 631-382-7722. All calls will be kept confidential.

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