The worst time so far

[stols001]

To me, Ferrets combine like the worst things of all animals, everywhere. I thought I could "contain" the ferret by buying one of those Amish "playhouses" and convincing the husband to "heat and cool it," and also all the other crap pets could live there (think, worms in a terrarium, and slugs, too, the kid had slugs.) Plus, all his boy junk (think, favorite rocks, Nintendo games, and his best friend from next door. I had a plan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ferrets conform to no plan, and that was a very expensive, rather useless playhouse.

Major regrets on that one. MAJOR.

Also, I spent so much on the playhouse that I went to buy the Ferret and all it's bits and my check-card spit out the big decline.... I should have walked away, but "Trouble" was in my son's arms and I actually called my ex down to "pay" for it out of my next Child-support check.

EVERYONE was mad at me (except the boy and his ferret) and it took TWO YEARS until it finally escaped somewhere.

I did not put up flyers, I did not mourn. I just felt sorry for whoever found it. . I had trouble feeling sorry for THE KID.

Although I note as an adult, he actually own zero ferrets.

Anna

 

[stols001]

No, @Letitia , even with the glands removed, they still STINK. I was about a pack and a half a day smoker by then. THEY SUCK.

Anna

 

[Letitia]

Ferrets are great and highly trainable. If scent glands are removed early enough they do not stink. They are quite engaging and affectionate. Only thing bad is you can't have house plants and ferrets. They will eat them.

 

[stols001]

Ferret apologist.

Anna

 

[Letitia]

Not at all. Knew a couple who bred them and many in our crowd adopted them. If raised properly from birth they make delightful companions.

 

[stols001]

That explains it. We got an adolescent ferret from PetSmart. I didn't know any better at the time. They are certainly SMART, and the kiddo seems to form a deep, emotional attachment to any creature once owned. So the Ferret was friendly enough to him. Just another high-maintenance 2 parent household with a pet that was too-high maintenance. We didn't really have too many troubles with the pets, but the Ferret was a step too far....

Anna

 

[HauntedMyst]

They are great at catching mice or rats if you have a problem with those.

 

[Grimwald]

Oh, your just getting started. I've thrown away more stuff than that. But I'm in my 6th year of vaping so...

 

[Zutankhamun]

Hey @Grimwald.

Yeah I didn’t think it was a lot, lot and I know there’s loads here who have a lot!
I saw a pic where one guy has like 20 reos alone.

Are you one of the great mass hoarders? If so post a little pic if you have one, it will make me feel better
I’m at year 3 btw

 

[Zutankhamun]

These guys make me feel like one of those people who can’t go to the toilet in their own home because of stuff in the way!
It’s one box. It’s not that bad...

 

[Bolivar]

That collection is definitely too much. Send me the whole mess, I'll sort it out for you and send back what you need, and dispose of the rest.

I notice no fear of my incipient theft.... But what if I steal the cat???

Anybody that steals a cat deserves what they get.