Comments on: When Ferrets Attack

By: Liza

Liza — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:19:05 +0000

Dogs and cats are carnivores as well as Ferrets, it’s not a classification unique to ferrets (look it up). And they are ALL predators with claws and sharp teeth, and they all have their own distinct temperments and personaliies. I agree that ferrets are not appropriate for young children, but all animal pets have their risks. Dogs attack children, cats, small animals, and even other dogs, all the time, but I guarantee you that if you suggested that a dog was not appropriate in an environment with children, people would be up in arms.

By: john

john — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:21:09 +0000

i have a 2 ferrets and 1 is not trained yet but the other is nicest thing ever (the other 1 i got like 4 days ago so havnt had much time)but i think ferrets are great pets (when trained)

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:13:28 +0000

We were just at the City Museum in St Louis, and they had several points in the aquarium where people were welcome to reach in and touch the animals. One of those was a pair of ferrets. They’re obviously used to human contact because one had no problem with my kids reaching in and stroking its back and tail, and the other slept right through all the noise everyone was making around us.

By: Jezz

Jezz — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:38:10 +0000

A well trained ferret that’s been given a lot of attention is not a threat to the students. The teacher wasn’t too bright to let the ferret and hamster out of their cages at the same time, so the accident is really all on her.

For the record, I have kids, as well as 4 ferrets, and they are the only pets I’ve ever had that not only tolerate, but enjoy the high energy antics of my youngest child. A well cared for ferret is no more a threat to children than cats or dogs. They are far more gentle than many realize. I fully believe trained ferrets are an excellent addition to the classroom! I wouldn’t trade mine for the world!

By: public school teacher

public school teacher — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:49:47 +0000

I totally disagree in generalizing that ferrets are poor pet choices for the classroom! Obviously, in the case mentioned, the teacher did not do her homework and chose to have the ferret”s “lunch” in the same room. However, my gentle ferret has been in my classroom daily for 2 years and has brought nothing but joy to my elementary students. If I had an aggressive ferret, it would not be in the classroom. Hogwash to the statement that they are not good for the classroom. Mine is gentle and the kids love her! Never bit anyone-possibly because I trained her well.

By: Bradleigh

Bradleigh — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:12:22 +0000

I have a trained ferret and she has never bit me. She is a very nice ferret. I am in sixth Grade and I am Doing a project on them. Thats just one insident in the world… Show me more to convince me!!!

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:05:48 +0000

WordPress doesn’t have a way to move them around. I thought about deleting it, but then realized it would be more fun to point and laugh.

By: Mikey

Mikey — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:44:53 +0000

Just another indicator that I’m a dork…like *that’s* really necessary.

Any chance you could migrate it, or is proof that I’m simply a walking, talking brainstem left alone in a cold and irrelevant thread necessary? Or, on the third hand, is moving it not an option? On the fifth tentacle, maybe it was never posted?

-Mikey-

PS: Don’t ask about the fourth pelapod…it’s busy right no……………eh!! Whoo!! That’s better. Now…what were we talking about?

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:56:39 +0000

Susie — I don’t think anyone’s blaming the ferret. They’re mostly calling the teacher an idiot because obviously she didn’t think things through.

Mikey — You left your original comment on another post. Don’t know who Susie is, but she must be a ferret enthusiast judging by her blog link.

Veronica — A friend of mine owned 2 ferrets and their experiences ran the same way.

Mike

By: Veronica

Veronica — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:50:34 +0000

I never heard of anyone keeping ferrets and RODENTS, ferrets eat the same things as a cat, just like you wouldnt hold a cat up to a hamster you wouldnt do it with a ferret either obviously. Ferrets just happen to be less domesticated than cats and have less controll over their instincts