Albino Ferret

There are a couple of reasons why this weblog came into being. The primary objective is to clear up some misconceptions about the albino ferret. I actually came across one pet store that refused to carry them because, in the manager's words, "the white ones bite more." One vet told me, "They're genetically weaker, they don't seem to live as long as the sables." Granted, this particular incident took place ten years ago, before the ferret truly came into its own as a pet, but still. Thank God there are those of us who not only know better, but cherish the albino as their favorite ferret color.

The second reason is more personal. My first ferret, Perri, was a pink-eyed, creamy-coated sweetheart who was my constant companion from April 1989 until adrenal disease took him from me in 1994. He is still missed. Please visit his section on this weblog to learn more about him and why I want to make him proud of me.

These days, my pride and joy is a one pound, milky spitfire named Darla, whom I adopted in October 2002. She's my existing inspiration for this weblog- but she also inspires me to keep the treat jar stocked, let her out three times a day, and keep my slippers on at all times- or else. She's a little monkey- but I wouldn't have her any other way. She's got her own section on this website as well.

Please note that because this is a weblog, we link to outside material instead of reproducing it onsite. As you browse through the archives, you may encounter broken links, which means that the original article was removed.

The photos on this site have come from various sources. The beautiful image on the introduction is a replica of a painting by Scottish wildlife artist Roger Lee. Other pictures are reproductions of ferrets once up for adoption at the Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa (see links), or sent to me by readers of this weblog.