Washington Ferret Rescue and Shelter
4.3 from 39 reviews
Address 6124 Evergreen Wy, Everett, WA 98203
Phone Number +12064422025
Description "We care for and find homes for ferrets in the Western Washington area. We are open by appointment only."
Jo Lau
It's clear when you come to this shelter that the people who work here care about ferrets A LOT. It can be frustrating if you expect to just go in and walk away with a new ferret, but it takes a lot of trust and dedication to adopt a pet, and if you are committed to taking care of a ferret in the best way possible, I wouldn't skip this step. The volunteers at WFRS understandably want to make sure that what they do is in the best interests of the ferrets and that sometimes means multiple visits as part of the application, but the tradeoff is that you learn a lot about ferret care and have a great community of other ferret parents (ferrents??) in the area for support. We have fostered 14 ferrets through WFRS so far. Before we got our first ferrets from WFRS, I volunteered at the shelter cleaning cages etc. so I could learn about ferret care and establish rapport with the people who worked there. I ended up fostering (instead of adopting) because they had ferrets who needed medical help. I've included a picture of Noodle, who was an old lady ferret we got for foster/hospice care. I highly recommend working with WFRS for fostering your ferrets; again, it does take time and effort but I can tell you that it is absolutely worth it.
Matthew Cowan
We volunteered here for years between 2014 when we moved away in 2019. They care deeply about their animals, and we even brought in veterinary expertise from Washington State University to help develop our husbandry practices. When we finally lived in a place that would let us have ferrets as pets (our first apartments wouldn't) we adopted 4, Bear, Beau, Byrdie, and Boo. All were wonderfully cared for before we got them, and we gave them good long lives, before they all passed away from old age, or cancer (a big problem with all ferrets). WFRS provided care and advice at all stages of their lives, from the fun parts where we would play with them, to the hard end of life decisions. The staff can be intense, but they are wonderful and caring people, who truly want want is best for the animals in their care. No one there is in it for money. Everyone from the board on down was pouring as much of their own resources as they could spare into the project. As an added bonus, their photography skills are excellent. Picture of our adoptees from a Christmas photoshoot is included.
summer krook
I have been adopting from this shelter for more than 10 years. They are diligent about screening new adoptions. I was grateful they were as detailed and careful as they were with the questions they ask. They even had me submit evidence that I was permitted to have ferrets in my home. They care deeply about the ferrets and want them placed in the best possible and safest home. Kudos to work they do to ensure the care and welfare of the animals they protect! I highly recommend them, but be patient with the process :)
Leanna Dexter
Love this shelter! I had no experience with ferrets but put in an application to volunteer. Not only were they appreciative and kind but the staff is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. We fostered ferrets from the shelter and adopted them when we moved states. We plan to adopt more from there and fly across the country to get them. Adore Vondelle and Kevin. Their passion is contagious and willingness to educate is a true mark of that passion!
Kevin Farlee
I’ve known and worked with this shelter for close to 20 years. The priority is the ferrets welfare. They will spend as much time as needed to make sure adopters know all they need to give the ferrets a great life. If there is concern that a home may not be a good fit, or isn’t ready to properly care, then the adoption may not happen. If people are interested in learning, the shelter will take whatever time is needed. This is a wealth of information if you’re interested in learning.
Jacey Stockwell
I was a volunteer for the shelter when I was in high school. I can personally atest to how much the shelter volunteers care about the health and wellness of the ferrets in their facility. I have personally been there when ferrets were surrendered and needed to be taken to the vet immediately. I have personally been there when ferrets were adopted from their shelter into loving families.
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