Mid-February I was contacted by an adult
child, one of 6, to do an intervention at his mother’s
home. In order to respect the privacy of the family,
no names will be released associated with this rescue.
We were told there were 28 ferrets, 43 ferrets were removed.
The owner is a kind woman, formerly a shelter director
herself. She didn’t learn how to say “no”,
or to refer the continuing surrender inquiries to other
resources. Then as it happened, life became complicated
and for a very long time the situation was out of control
and spiraling downward rapidly.
I knew this woman from years ago, and this was a heart
breaker for both of us. I wish her and her family well,
and hope that with our assist, they can begin to put
the pieces back together and never, ever, allow this
to happen again. The situation will be monitored in years
to come, in that Animal Control is aware of the rescue
Rocky’s volunteers did.
In the words of Bob Adams, a Rocky’s volunteer
that was a member of this team effort, “ There
is a difference between sick and evil, therefore I don't
suspect charges will be brought. In her mind, she was "helping" these
kids. Bob”
Thank you all for your compassion and support.
Affectionately,
Barb Clay |
