NEWS FROM HQ

Hello Ferret Families

We’ve been getting inundated with questions like…

“I haven’t been able to find a ferret in forever! Where can I get a ferret?” We would like to address the situation.

It wasn’t long after the stay-athome orders were put in place across the country that we saw an unprecedented uptick in interest in owning a ferret.

With more time on their hands and stimulus checks arriving, people are clamoring to add ferrets to their families. Honestly, we couldn’t think of a better way to pass the time than bonding with a ferret!

We are firm believers that it is a customer’s choice how you bring a ferret into your home. Every animal deserves love, and we encourage you to adopt those that need forever homes if that is your choice.

With that being said, the demand for a pet ferret is at a historic high, while our availability is at our traditional levels.

While we adjusted our breeding calendar to accommodate a projected increase in demand from last year, the number of kits born does not meet the insane demand that we are seeing. This has caused a significant shortage and has the appearance that we have no ferrets, which is not the case.

Our customer service department is overwhelmed with requests for specific sex and color patterns.

While these types of requests are typically welcomed and fulfilled, at this time we simply cannot fulfill any specific requests. On average we are receiving 300 a day!

As a responsible and ethical breeder, it would have been impossible to forecast and plan for this event that has affected us all.

The health and safety of all of our ferrets is our top priority. While we have safely adjusted our breeding practices to help bridge the current interest, this shortage will not resolve itself overnight. There is no rushing Mother Nature!

If you are looking to add a ferret to your family, please be patient.

We are working to keep the map on our website as updated as possible. Visit www.MarshallFerrets.com to search your ZIP code for retailers that carry ferrets. We encourage you to call them directly to check their inventory before you run out to get one. Many stores have waiting lists for when the ferrets arrive. And most stores are selling out within hours of the ferrets’ arrival. Our suggestion is to get on your pet store’s waiting list so the store knows what kind of demand the area has and your interest is recorded.

Thank you in advance for your understanding, patience and support as we all navigate through these times.

Without you we would not only not have a business, but we would not have anyone to share our love for ferrets with. We will keep you updated as the situation continues to unfold and the demand continues to be fulfilled. As always, if there is anything we can do to make life with your ferret better, let us know! We love your ferrets almost as much

Without you we would not only not have a business, but we would not have anyone to share our love for ferrets with. We will keep you updated as the situation continues to unfold and the demand continues to be fulfilled. As always, if there is anything we can do to make life with your ferret better, let us know! We love your ferrets almost as much as you do!

The Marshall Pet Family