Albino Ferret

February 27, 2003: This is a great page with success stories about problem biters. There's a shocking yet inspiring section about Tiffany, an albino jill who learned to trust again.

February 26, 2003: What a cute story about an albino mommy! Also a fascinating report on the progress of her tow kits.

February 25, 2003: Darla was a complete spaz today. She weasel war-danced into every wall the apartment contained, then attacked my feet as if these obstructions were my fault. Nothing a good treat couldn't cure.

February 24, 2003: What a weird dream about 'albino ferret things'. At least I think she was dreaming....

February 23, 2003: There's a beautiful albino male up for adoption at the Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa and Area. His name is Nosie, and he comes with an adorable cinnamon companion, Dook. From what I understand, they're both beautiful boys with lovely tempraments. Visit the Ferret Rescue website and click on the 'Adoptions' link to learn more about them.

February 22, 2003: I added Darla's picture to her section. Check her out, she's a cutie! In the meantime, check out this terrific ferret shelter which also sells merchandise.

February 21, 2003: Pertwee is one lucky albino. Every ferret owner should read his story.

February 20, 2003: I found a page with the craziest ferret jokes. Mention of Queen Elizabeth breeding albino ferrets.

February 19, 2003: This is one brave albino. He's probably converted now to Darwinism.; I've learned my lesson! This morning, I heard Darla squealing and ran in to find her being used by Jasper, my deaf panda blaze ferret, as a chew toy. The moment I picked her up to free her, she nipped me! That's gratitude for you. To top it all off, when I set her back down, she sought out Jasper and began darting at him, enticing him to come after her again. Go figure. Can't understand her, but love her to bits anyway.

February 18, 2003: This is the cutest thing! I know what I want for my birthday now. Who would have thought of ferret candles as a merchandising option?; Darla found her way into my bookshelf today, and knocked everything to the floor except my personal diaries. God, even my ferret finds my life boring!

February 17, 2003: It's a bird!! It's a plane! It's Albino Ferret Girl!!! Taken from this funky art page.; My albino jill, Darla, was a handful this morning. Grabbing at my mother's feet, trying to drag winter boots twice her size into the hidey-hole she maintains in the hall closet, doing the weasel war dance when prevented from taking a swim in the water dish. My morning coffee comes in decaf but Darla doesn't!

February 16, 2003: If you want to tell the world that albinos have more fun, click here.

February 15, 2003: An article on the ferrets.org website made the following observation about albinos: "The red-eyed white breed of ferret, commonly called an "albino," was bred for the trait of eye colour. Many of these animals suffer from hereditary vision problems due to this breeding and are basically blind, being able to distinguish only vague shapes and shadows. Expect an "albino" to require more care and attention than other ferrets." Read the entire article here.

February 14, 2003: In an article titled, "The 'smelly thief' makes a comeback", a London journal indicates that Queen Elizabeth I had a portrait painted of herself holding an albino ferret, associating the animal with prestige and wealth.

February 13, 2003: What makes a ferret albino? Bob Church answers that and many other questions in an interesting, non-scientific manner.

February 12, 2003: Molly was a victim of 'albino prejudice'- but thankfully she ended up finding a home. Why is it that people are so creeped out by the pink eyes? To me they're unique, and all part of the albino ferret's 'frosty charm'.

February 11, 2003: Here's a page where you can vote for your favorite color in ferrets. The albino ranked at 4% when I last looked. Interestingly, the albino ferret is extremely popular in Japan, a country just discovering the ferret as a pet, so hopefully future stats won't be so dismal.

February 10, 2003: This Animal Control page tells the story of a woman who thought she was being chased by a mutant white rat. Guess what it really was? Can't people tell the difference between a rat tail and a ferret tail?

February 9, 2003: I didn't know that albino ferrets were prone to being cross-eyed!! Darla is just the opposite- she sees everything. This morning she was discovered trotting off with my mother's missing tube of Lush's Dream Cream.

February 8, 2003: This poor albino ferret ended up at a shelter with a "Will Bite" sticker on her cage. Thank God someone looked beyond that. What's the logic behind that anyway? It's like marking the ferret as a leper.

February 7, 2003: A loving ferret owner's tribute to her albino, Powder. I know how she felt. My own grief over Perri prompted me to undertake this weblog/tribute.
February 6, 2003: Mike Tyson owned an albino jill. She had to be rescued in 2000 and was immediately put up for adoption. The more I hear about this guy, the less I like him.

February 5, 2003: A fairy tale about Kaylah, a little albino jill. She transforms slowly from a haughty princess to a social butterfly. I should read this one to Darla.

February 4, 2003: This lady wanted an albino ferret for so long. Boy, do I know what that feels like. Has some gorgeous photos of her 4 pound buddy, Dean.

February 3, 2003: Warhol, a male albino, is the proud recipient of a Guiness Book of World Records award for being the fastest down a tube at the North of England Ferret Racing Championships. Read a note about it from his owner, who advocates ferrets as companions for the disabled.

February 2, 2003: Read about Ben, an albino ferret who bit into an electrical cord and sustained severe mouth burns. He's now recovered, but an article like this is a good reminder to always ferretproof!

February 1, 2003: Albinism is a proof of the ferret's status as a domestic animal! This reproduced article from Modern Ferret magazine is a scientific and interesting read. (file is in pdf format)