Loyal Pet Ferret was founded, after an encounter I had late one evening with an Albino Ferret named “Scooter”. Prior to this evening, I had never seen a Ferret and was terrified of what I didn’t know about this small animal. I associated it with a big Rat, but after spending a short couple of days with little Scooter, I realized what an adorable little pet she really was. I was able to locate her owners and the little boy of which Scooter had a very special friendship.
When they were reunited, I was in awe at the trust between Scooter and his loyal friend. The little boy picked Scooter up and gave her several kisses on the nose. Scooter closed her little red eyes as if she was in love with him. It was one of the most touching encounters I had ever seen with such a small animal. I soon came to realize that there are millions of Ferret owners that can’t seem to get enough of this often misunderstood, but adorable creature. I believe god put Ferrets on this earth for us to share in the joy that they seem to have and to give each and every day.
My name is Laura Jonaitis and I live in the foothills of San Diego, California, with my husband David, our three cats, two dogs & two fire belly toads and in the near future, a domestic Ferret, which I plan to adopt from one of the many shelters where there are a number of Ferrets who have been displaced and are looking for a loving family & home.
It’s currently illegal to own a Ferret in both California & Hawaii. Pet Ferrets are put down every day in California due to this ridiculous law. California is fearful of these precious little animals and would rather see them put to sleep then allow pet owners to keep these beloved members of their family. Many Californians have Ferrets as pets, but they also live in fear that someone might report them and become a target for the Ferret Police, who are required to either find someone on the spot who will drive their Ferret across state lines to a shelter for adoption or, the other option is, to put the Ferret down right on the spot.
I plan to fight for Ferret’s rights. Legalize Ferrets.org, is an organization that has been trying to wake up the California politicians. I support their efforts and hope that others will help in the fight to allow these sweet animals the same rights as all other pets have within this and other states. Legalize Ferrets.org’s slogan is: Do It For The Little Guy!
