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Ellington (Hortonville), Wisconsin           (920) 574-2277 (main number)

 e-mail:  friend@FoxValleyFerret.com    (920) 735-1896 (backup cell phone)

We try to return all calls the same day, but the shelter mom is back to work and her job includes evening and weekend hours.  Thank you for your patience.

Welcome to Fox Valley Ferret, please visit our Adoption page
 to read about our available furkids and see their pictures.

Ferret FYI: Thinking about adopting or purchasing a Ferret? 
Here are a few things that your possible new pet would like you to know.

Fox Valley Ferret is a 501(c)-3 tax exempt shelter serving Central and Northern Wisconsin and the U.P. (and sometimes MN).  We are 100% volunteer run and do not receive any government funding. 

ADOPTION AWARENESS DATES

Fox Valley Ferret will have ferrets, information and assorted fundraising items such as car magnets (featuring a variety of animals). 

Sat Sept 11th Shelter Trek for Oshkosh Humane Menominee Park reg for walk begins at 8a, walk starts at 9a.  Gone by Noon.
Sat Sept 18th Mighty Pet (Menominee, MI) Anniversary Event.  Event is scheduled to start at 9am, however we mayl not be able to get there until approx 11am.  Further details pending as of 8/18. 
Sat Oct 2nd Parkside Animal Hospital (Green Bay) open house.  Details pending as of 8/18.

Dates for stores will continue as the shelter mom's work schedule allows.  Feel free to call or email the shelter to see if we will be in your area as we may be coming to "your" store on very short notice.

Fox Valley Ferret desperately needs your help.
We are seeing a record number of ferrets arriving at the shelter and do not anticipate things getting better until the economy gets significantly better.  While many of these ferrets arrive young and in good condition and can go up for adoption quickly, adoptions have fallen dramatically in the last year.  And sadly, many of the ferrets we have taken in lately are either senior citizens with little chance of finding leaving the shelter, or ferrets in need of veterinary care (esp dentals and adrenal surgeries) prior to being adoptable.  The cost of caring for all the ferrets (74 as of 8/27/10) is overwhelming.  We know things are tough all over, but any donation you can spare would be greatly appreciated.  Remember, every penny helps the ferrets-we have absolutely no paid staff here at the shelter.   

Your donations and fundraising purchases allow Fox Valley Ferret Shelter to provide the best care for every ferret that comes to us, adoptable or not.

The sick or injured, like Lydia.

The seniors, like Squink.

The biters, like Panda.

And all the others whether they stay a short time before going to their forever homes, or live out their days here with us.

Thank you for allowing us to do this for them.

Fox Valley Ferret Shelter
N3633 State Rd 76
Hortonville, WI 54944
Hours by appt only

CLEANING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED MORE THAN EVER!!
We have recently hit an all time high census and and adoptions have been few and far between.  This has drastically increased the amount of cleaning at the shelter.  Midweek cleaning help is especially needed, especially with the shelter mom's current work schedule.   If you are interested in helping, and are willing to come to the shelter twice a month, please contact Nanette at 920-574-2277 for more information. 
Thank you.

FVF has offered Ferret boarding for many years.  We are also willing to offer vacation care for other pocket pets and exotics either at the shelter or in your Fox Valley home.  Nanette will also cat sit in your Fox Valley Home.  Sorry, no dogs-Nanette's work schedule is just too variable for them.  Please contact Nanette at 920-574-2277 if you want more details or to schedule.

See some professional photos taken at Pet Supplies Plus
Photos by Will Croff Photography, LLC.

FVF has been contacted by a Green Bay area family with a large, hand built ferret cage for sale.  If you would like more information or would like a picture of the cage emailed to you, please contact us via phone or email.  We do not know the asking price, but can put you in contact with the owners.

Click here for a state-by-state listing of Ferret Shelters!
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