Meet Our Mammals
Everyone loves our furry friends! We have ferrets, rabbits, chinchillas, and a hedgehog. We are proud of our well socialized animal friends. Many of our mammals are temperature sensitive and will not attend events that are held outdoors on days that the temperature is expected to exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The safety and well-being of our animals is our top priority.
Ferret Friends
Name: Kira (KIH-R-aa)
Date of Birth: July 25, 2021 Description: Kira is a sweet and cuddly ferret. She is excellent at climbing and can jump surprisingly high. She's very petite for a ferret, so she can fit into very small spaces. Origin: Kira was purchased from Petco. Favorite Activities: Grooming and cuddling her favorite people, falling asleep on a person's chest, playing with her sister and the boys. Can I do tricks? Not yet Status: Active Ambassador |
Name: Alba (AAL-buh)
Date of Birth: July 25, 2021 Description: Alba is a sweet, but mischievous little girl. If something goes missing, it was most likely Alba. She enjoys playing with her sister, Kira, and the cats. Origin: Alba was purchased from Petco. Favorite Activities: Climbing, stealing anything she can carry Can I do tricks? Not yet Status: Active Ambassador |
Name: Diego
Date of Birth: May 16, 2021 Description: Diego is a calm and polite young ferret. He enjoys being held, pet, and generally hanging around his human friends. His best friend is Dexter, the blind siamese cat. Diego recently passed his screening to be a therapy pet. Origin: Diego was purchased from Petco. Favorite Activities: Laying on people's feet, following Pabu, playing with the girls and Luca. Can I do tricks? Yes, I know "up", "spin", and "roll over" Status: Active Ambassador |
Name: Luca
Date of Birth: July 10, 2022 Description: Luca is the newest member. He is friendly, playful, and full of energy. Origin: Luca was purchased from Petco. Favorite Activities: Running, jumping, exploring, learning from the older ferrets. Can I do tricks? No, I'm just a baby! Status: Active Ambassador |
Name: Pabu (PAH-boo)
Date of Birth: July 15, 2017 Description: Pabu is an enthusiastic guy. Weighing just over three pounds, he is our largest ferret. Pabu is very interested in the activities of human staff and enjoys being picked up and held. He passed his screening to be a therapy ferret with Pets on Wheels in 2018. Origin: Pabu was purchased with his brother Abu from Petco. Favorite Activities: Following human staff, begging to be picked up, admiring Peach the cat and trying to lay as close as she will allow. Can I do tricks? Yes, I know "up", "spin", and "roll over". Status: Retired |
Name: Abu (AB-boo)
Date of Birth: July 15, 2017 Description: Abu is a clever ferret who enjoys learning tricks and helping his brother get into trouble. Abu loves giving kisses and gently holding the fingers of his humans so he can lead them to their hiding place. Abu passed his screening to be a therapy ferret with Pets on Wheels in 2018. Origin: Abu was purchased with his brother Pabu from Petco. Favorite Activities: Stealing the cats' toys, taking naps, asking humans for shoulder scratches Can I do tricks? Yes! I know "up", "spin", and "roll over". I am currently learning to walk on my hind legs! Status: Retired |
Chinchilla Friends
Name: Bumi (BOO-mee)
Date of Birth: March 2, 2017 Description: Bumi is well socialized and enjoys exploring new places and new people! He enjoys scratches on his chin and happily poses for pictures on people's hands. Bumi loves traveling new places and isn't shy around crowds. Favorite Activities: Running on his wheels, chasing his buddy Sokka, and greeting his favorite people. Origin: Bumi was purchased from Petsmart. Can I do tricks? No Status: Active Ambassador |
Name: Sokka (SAH-kuh)
Date of Birth: July 1, 2016 Description: Sokka is a shy guy, but enjoys getting his chin scratched and his belly rubbed by people who he trusts. He prefers small and quiet events. Favorite Activities: Chewing up his favorite ledges, getting treats, and getting scratches from his favorite people. Origin: Sokka was purchased from Petsmart. Can I do tricks? No Status: Companion Animal (Bumi's friend) |
Hedgehog Friends
Name: Kwame (KWAH-meh)
Date of Birth: December 12, 2020
Description: Kwame is friendly and tolerates touching. When handled by new people, he sometimes licks or "gives kisses". He loves running on his wheel and investigating new smells.
Origin: We purchased Kwame from Marissa's Hedgies. He was well socialized before coming to his new home and adjusted quickly to the life of being an animal ambassador.
Favorite Activities: Smelling new things, hanging out in his tunnel
Can I do tricks? No
Status: Active Ambassador
Date of Birth: December 12, 2020
Description: Kwame is friendly and tolerates touching. When handled by new people, he sometimes licks or "gives kisses". He loves running on his wheel and investigating new smells.
Origin: We purchased Kwame from Marissa's Hedgies. He was well socialized before coming to his new home and adjusted quickly to the life of being an animal ambassador.
Favorite Activities: Smelling new things, hanging out in his tunnel
Can I do tricks? No
Status: Active Ambassador
Bunny Friends
Name: Saoirse (SUR-shuh)
Date of Birth: June 2021 Description: Saoirse is assertive and curious. She looks out for her sisters and sounds the alarm for any perceived dangers. Origin: We adopted Saoirse and her sisters from Friends of Rabbits. Favorite Activities: Climbing, playing, doing tricks for treats Can I do tricks? "Up" Status: In Training |
Name: Aoife (EE-fuh)
Date of Birth: June 2021 Description: Aoife is confident and is the leader of the trio. She loves to explore and will jump on people's laps when given the opportunity. Origin: We adopted Aoife and her sisters from Friends of Rabbits. Favorite Activities: Climbing, exploring, chasing, grooming herself Can I do tricks? "Up" Status: In Training |
Name: Kiely (KIE-lee)
Date of Birth: June 2021 Description: Kiely is the smallest compared to her sisters, but she is also the brains of the trio. She's curious and loves to explore. She does not like to be touched, but will accept treats. Origin: We adopted Saoirse and her sisters from Friends of Rabbits. Favorite Activities: Playing, exploring, getting into trouble Can I do tricks? "Up" Status: In Training |
Dwarf Rat Friends
Name: Blossom
Date of Birth: June 25th, 2022 Description: Blossom is a bit more shy than her sisters. Origin: We adopted Blossom and her sisters from Fur Friends Rattery & Shop. Favorite Activities: Climbing, playing, and getting treats from people Can I do tricks? Not yet Status: In Training |
Name: Buttercup
Date of Birth: June 25th, 2022 Description: Buttercup is bold and likes to explore new places. Origin: We adopted Buttercup and her sisters from Fur Friends Rattery & Shop. Favorite Activities: Climbing, playing, and getting treats from people Can I do tricks? Not yet Status: In Training |
Name: Bubbles
Date of Birth: June 25th, 2022 Description: Bubbles enjoys exploring and meeting new friends. Origin: We adopted Bubbles and her sisters from Fur Friends Rattery & Shop. Favorite Activities: Climbing, playing, and getting treats from people Can I do tricks? Not yet Status: In Training |
Feline Friends
Name: Peach
Date of Birth: June 15, 2014 Description: Peach runs things at Ferrets and Friends. Someone has to supervise these silly humans! While you won't see her at events, you may catch glimpses of her in our social media. Can I do tricks? Yes, I know "up", "spin", "sit", "lay down", and I know to go in my carrier on cue, go through a tunnel on cue, and jump over an object on cue. I'm currently learning to jump through a hoop. Status: Human Supervisor |
Name: Dexter
Date of Birth: Estimated August 2015 Description: Dexter was rehomed when he was about seven years old. He is a blind Siamese mix. He enjoys playing with the ferrets and teaching Peach how to get into trouble like cats should. Can I do tricks? Not yet Status: Human Supervisor |