In Scotland, animal welfare officials are warning pet owners about “stiff penalties” for dumping their animals after a family of ferrets was discovered in West Lothian.

The pets were evidently abandoned according to ambulance driver Jenny Hamilton who picked them up said: “The family of ferrets had been dumped in a pet carrier and the door of the carrier was opened out into some bushes, probably with the intention of them running off into the wild.”

“However, the three babies had remained in the safety of the carrier and mum and dad stayed nearby so I was able to collect them all quite easily.”

In total 5 furry creatures were found on a waste ground, the parents and three babies are now being looked after by the Scottish SPCA’s Highlands and Islands animal rescue.

“The ferrets were in good overall health and the parents were quite friendly, which would suggest they are well-handled pets.”

“It may be that whoever owned these ferrets either didn’t know they had a male and a female or didn’t bother to get them neutered.

“It’s cruel to have simply dumped these ferrets in the woods. They are domestic pets, not wild animals and they don’t have the skills to survive on their own.”

Domestic animals should not be left in the wild to fetch for themselves, if you are pet owner who no longer can take care of your furry friends makes sure to research centers and organizations which may take them in. Remember just because you can no longer care for your pet does not mean that you have to put him out to the wolves, domestic animals do best in a controlled environment.

If you would like to help these friendly ferrets please contact the Scottish SPCA’s Highlands and Islands animal rescue.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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