We also had a Ferret, briefly

I often take a break from work in mid morning to go for a walk in the country with Debbie, looking at birds, playing with Gus, and getting some fresh air. On one of our walks this week, Debbie spotted a little ball of fur curled up in the grass at the side of the path: a Ferret! This is him in the picture.

It was very friendly but seemed to be puffing and panting. We phoned the RSPCA and they were very helpful, explaining that ferrets didn't live wild so it must have escaped or been dumped, and needed help. They arranged for a local vet to take it in, and we went off with our box to pick up Funky (the ferret). We dropped him off at the vet, and they phoned us later to say he was OK and they'd rehome him. We'd have had him ourselves except the vet thought he would probably not get on with the cats, and anyway we're not really ready for more pet introductions and new arrivals just yet.

I've never met a ferret before, though, and I was very impressed. We were also impressed with the RSPCA: they were very helpful and efficient. The vet (Friarswood) was also excellent, calling us back to let us know how how the Ferret was getting on after they'd checked him out. It turned out he had a respiratory infection, hence the puffing and panting, but the RSPCA paid to get him sorted out. It's a shame we couldn't keep him, but it looks as though Debbie can chalk up another furry little life to her rescue tally!

Meanwhile, back at home, Briefly the pigeon continues his convalescence and pre-flight training in the garage...