Sterling & Ruby in 2010
Sterling in 2010
Sterling in 2013
Sterling in 2013
The first time I came to the shelter, I was found in a cardboard box wedged in the front door. It was really hot in there and it was scary. I came with a little girl, but she wanted to sleep by herself so we were separated. It was a lot quieter after that. After a little while, I was adopted and kept for 3 years but then returned to the shelter minus most of my fur. Shelter mom always lets us come back if we are not wanted–it’s better than ending up on Craigslist. My old mom didn’t take take me to the vet for my hair loss, but shelter mom knew what I needed as soon as she saw my bald patches. I have some bad teeth, too, but they are getting better with the Oxyfresh Pet Gel. Right after I got to the shelter, I caught something and I was real sick for a while. But the good food, yummy soup and loving care helped and I was ready for an implant in a couple weeks. My fur is growing back now and I am happy my back won’t be so cold when I am out playing. I play alone since I have been alone most of my life and I don’t want to share my toys. It would be nice to have my own home again, but I’m 6 and a half years old, and shelter mom says I’m a hard sell. She also says I’m one of the sweetest ferrets she’s ever met. I like to be held and I will follow you around like a dog. I’m ready to play when you are, but if it’s boring I just go back to sleep. I love N-Bones and would eat a whole bag if I was allowed.
Shelter mom says: Sterling is delightful. If he’s asleep and you walk in the room, he comes out to see what you’re doing. If you call him, he’ll come see what you want. He spends a lot of time right at your feet as you walk, so you need to be careful. He adores “helping” you clean. He likes to be held and never ever nips. He does not like other ferrets, though. If he’s bored, he goes to sleep, but if there are people around or if you’re doing something, he’ll stay up.
This little boy deserves his own home. His fur is slow growing in, but it’s coming.
