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Post by bigsis7 on Jul 1, 2008 9:25:34 GMT -5
Alright so I was looking on craigslist again and found this ad:
Free Ferret and Supplies (Herndon) Reply to: *email removed*
Date: 2008-07-01, 9:13AM EDT
We have to give up our gorgeous butterscotch ferret due to family allergies. Chewie is 3 years old and adorable. He is sweet and kind and loves to play. He has a great cage with everything needed. He is in great health. He is free to a good home. Please email me asap.
* Location: Herndon
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 738927759
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They are located really close to where I am!! And he's free!!! And I'd practically be saving his life! So against my better judement I emailed her. I said I may not be able to get him. I just wanted to ask a few questions. From 10:00 am to 12:00pm in the morning no one, but me is at the house. Well until Saturday. For those of you who saw my contract I promised never to ASK my MOM for another pet. What if I don't ask and go pick him up or have her drop him off at my house while they're gone and keep him hidden for a while. When my dad finds out though he WILL yell at me and probably will not let me do anything. Plus take me on a guilt trip! That will probably last an hour and then the consequences will most likely last 2+ weeks. I don't know. What do you guys think? It isn't every day you find a free ferret practically in your neighborhood. With all supplies. Oliver would really like a brother too and I wouldn't feel so bad if he only got a few hours out of his cage a day. Also it turns out I may have to go to Canada for 1 month in August, so I wouldn't feel so bad when I left. He would have a pet sitter yeah, but in unfamiliar suroundings. I hate decisions!!
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Post by bigsis7 on Jul 1, 2008 9:25:53 GMT -5
Aaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!! I was the first one to email her and she has lots of people emailing her, so if I decide I can adopt him then I definently get too!!!!! HHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!
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Post by bigsis7 on Jul 1, 2008 9:26:19 GMT -5
Sorry I'm freaking out! I really want him!!
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Post by Forum Administrator on Jul 1, 2008 9:39:42 GMT -5
I'll be honest, it probably wouldnt be a smart thing to do. Your signed a contract with your parents to get Oliver, and you gave them your word. If you break your promise they might be so upset that they make you rehome Oliver AND this ferret too. That would really suck to lose this ferret right after getting him, AND with the risk of them making you rehome oliver too (because you broke your promise) it doesnt seem worth it to me. If you get this guy and he has to go back, think how stressful it will be for him to come to a new home only to leave after that. I dont think the people that are rehoming him would be that happy.
PLUS I dont think it is smart OR safe to have strangers come by your house when your parents arent home. That could be a very dangerous situation, you DO NOT want strangers in your home when no one else is home. I am almost 20 years old and I ALWAYS make sure I have 1-2 people with me when meeting strangers off of craigslist, you just dont know what could go wrong.
I would talk to your mom about it and show her the ad. If they said no, that means no and as much as it sucks you really have to respect that. They let you get Oliver because you showed you were responsible and you signed a contract. If you break this contract they will not be able to trust you anymore. NOT a good idea. It takes a LOOONGGGG time to get back your parents trust once you break it.
Sorry if its not what you wanted to hear, but I am just being honest.
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Post by tsslilsis on Jul 1, 2008 9:44:40 GMT -5
Yes, that is what I was thinking. Absolutely no people coming to your house to meet you!!!!!
So you already can't make plans without talking to your parents..
I personally know my parents well enough to know that they will cave at some point when asking for another *pet*. Mom didn't want Weezer but she _LOVES_ him to death now and she was the one who got the idea to get him a friend. Maybe your parents will decide the same for you at some point. It took my mom awhile.
-~Ketlin
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Post by bigsis7 on Jul 1, 2008 9:45:14 GMT -5
Thank you so much for giving me an honest opinion! I hate it when people are like oh it will be fine and such. I'll show my mom and see what she thinks. I agree with the stranger thing too. I have a pit bull and a grey hound here that would most likely protect me, but I won't take the chance.
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Post by bigsis7 on Jul 1, 2008 9:47:43 GMT -5
I hope they will!
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Post by Forum Administrator on Jul 1, 2008 9:51:13 GMT -5
Dont rely on your dogs to protect you. I've seen many a show on TV where people showed how when they snuck into someones house, the dogs just came up and wagged their tails. Unless your dog is TRAINED to attack on command, dont count on them "protecting" you.
I think you should talk to your mom about it. Bear in mind she might still say no, and if your contract said you cant even ASK for another pet, you might not even want to do that. I know my parents would get very annoyed and angry with me if I did that.
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Post by bigsis7 on Jul 1, 2008 9:59:37 GMT -5
Yeah my parents would too. I am going to ask my dad and show my mom the ad. She also needs a pet sitter for him if she can't find him a home by friday so sneaky sneaky me says maybe I can pet sit him since I pet sit all the time. I would let my parents know before hand that he's up for adoption though.
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Post by tsslilsis on Jul 1, 2008 10:02:37 GMT -5
I know there are dogs that wag their tails at strangers like that. Being loving but stern (not letting them get away with things) is the best way of getting them to protect you, but it takes ALONG time to get to that point with them. My two biggest dogs Skip and Sally attacked my uncle. He didn't believe me when I said that if someone hurts me they will attack so he stood up and fake smacked me, the dogs were watching him and I squeeled so they jumped up and cornered him, Tessa sat there but Sally jumped on him to try and rip his face open, he had his foot up in the air to gaurd himself (he was wearing leather boots) and Skip started trashing and biting his foot. Toby is about 270lbs and 6'4.. I have NEVER heard him scream like he did when that happened. We had to call the dogs off. But needless to say he learnt a lessen (he is very much a tough guy, and I don't like being around him so this was a welcomed experince).
-~Ketlin
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Post by bigsis7 on Jul 1, 2008 10:39:39 GMT -5
Alright I emailed my dad at work. I told him what the lady said (by the way she's holding him for me until I tell her what my parents say. she thinks I will be a really good owner and that "Chewie" would love a buddy!). I also told him the ferret could be everyone's (I have a few siblings), but I would be the main caretaker. I would show them the proper care a pet needs and how you play with them. Also they could help me with paying for vaccines (I can by myself, but it would be good for them to feel like their taking care of their pet) and help me pay for supplies. I sorta buttered it up, but what's a girl to do in matters such as these !
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Post by buzzonesbirdie on Jul 1, 2008 10:52:27 GMT -5
You did the right "grown-up" thing by not sneaking him in. Use what ever charms you have with your parents and you might be surprised.  |
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Post by nwheather on Jul 1, 2008 14:28:05 GMT -5
I agree, sneaking him in would not be a good idea. It would be a quick way to lose your parents trust in you, which would be very hard to rebuild, especially since you signed a contract.
I do understand really wanting another one, trust me, I do! =)
I also agree about not wanting you to allow someone to your home when your parents are not home.
I know some of us joke about "sneaking in" a ferret or more without our hubbies knowing, but it's different when you live with your parents. We can still get into trouble as well, though. LOL
Good luck =)
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Post by bigsis7 on Jul 1, 2008 16:13:04 GMT -5
Right now it is 5:12 though and my dad hasn't called or emailed back! I don't want to waste her time. I called her and left a message asking if she could hold him a bit longer.
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Post by Heather on Jul 2, 2008 12:50:08 GMT -5
Good girl....now please let us know what happened. What did your father say? I know in my house it would have called for a counsel meeting lol. The pros and cons and if there had been any passed problems with the previous ferret. You always have to remember with ferrets there is always more than the initial cost. That's what gets a lot of people. I run a rescue/sanctuary people bring me ferts because they can't afford to look after them anymore. The heart break for someone who dearly loves their furbaby but has to surrender it or put it to sleep is horrible. Everyone knows I don't ever place a fert after it is homed with me but with many rescues that's not an option.
Please let us know what happens. Good luck
Ciao
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