Manitoba ferret association

The Manitoba Ferret Association is a nonprofit charitable organization devoted to the well being of all ferrets. The idea of an association started over a cup of coffee back in 1997, when an experienced ferret Mom (Carole G.) was sharing her wealth of information with a newbie ferret mom (Deb K.). The newbie mom wished she could simply ferret-nab her coffee companion, stick her in the car and stuff her in the ferret room for future quick reference when she had yet another question.

Today, a ferret owner has somewhere to turn. If you need immediate help, simply call our Manitoba Ferret Association telephone hotline at 291-8357 for help day or night. If you are wondering who is on the other end of the line, it's no other than our Deb Kelly. Deb's experience started that fateful day when a ferret came in to her life and continued by leaps and bounds when she started the ferret shelter in her home.

Deb has placed many ferrets in good homes and has looked after numerous elderly and terminally ill ferrets. She states that the ferrets have taught her everything she knows and they continually remind her how little she knows by coming up with new health and safety issues!

The Manitoba Ferret Association holds an information booth on the 3rd Saturday afternoon of every calendar month at the Petland on Pembina Highway. You can pick up a free pamphlet on caring for your ferret and talk to members of our association who will gladly answer all your questions.

There are many reasons why you will want to support our association.

You will be helping support our no-kill shelter, where no ferret is ever turned away. You will be supporting our education program. "A KNOWLEDGABLE FERRET OWNER MAKES FOR A HAPPY, HEALTHY FERRET!".

For a yearly donation of $ 30.00, you will enjoy the following membership benifits.

What We Offer to Our Members:

Newsletters:

The Manitoba Ferret Association publishes the Fuzzy Fables bimonthly. Loaded with health-related information, Ferret of the Month story, all sorts of facts and tips, what's new in the Toy Box, Shelter News, and much more!

Discounts:

Members enjoy the benefits of discounts at selected local sponsoring pet stores. **subject to change without notice**

Ferret Sitting:

Going on a holiday and need someone to care for the most precious member of your family? Members are available to sit your furry in their home for a discounted fee. All monies are donated to the shelter to help with expenses. *you must be a member for 3 months to take advantage of the members only discounted rates* See Ferret Sitting Form. ( to the right in Application Forms )

Ferret Frolics:

The Manitoba Ferret Association holds several frolics during the course of the year. Annual Frolic in the Park in May, our pool party during the summer, the Halloween Frolic, Ferrets Valentines Party and Christmas Party.

Ferret Hotline:

Ferret Hotline - Need help, we are just a phone call away day and night. Call 291-8357. Looking for a ferret wise veterinarian, we have a list of highly qualified vets recommended by our membership.

Information and Advice:

Learn how to take the best possible care of your ferret - nutrition - litter box training - health - cure bad biters - home made toys meet some terrific ferret owners and their adorable ferrets at our frolic!

Want to join The Manitoba Ferret Association? View our printable Membership Application ( on the right under Application Forms ) then fill it out, and send it to us!

Services and Programs

EXPERT INFORMATION

The MFA is a source of ferret related information from canada's leading ferret experts.

VETERINARY REFERRALS

The MFA can provide you with local veterinary referrals.

SHELTER REFERRALS

If you wish to adopt a ferret, the MFA can direct you to a shelter or rescue near you, If you are not in our area.

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