History & Ethics of Planned Ferrethood Ferretry
In 2000, I made the decision to begin breeding, to do my part to contribute to improving the health, temperament, and genetics of ferrets. I did not take the foray into breeding lightly. Prior to beginning my breeding program, I mentored under more experienced breeders to learn all that I could and to ensure that I was well-prepared for the complexities of breeding. I am active in the show, rescue, and breeding communities and I continually strive to further my own education in all aspects of ferret ownership. The main goal of my breeding program is to produce healthy, well-tempered pet ferrets. I only place my ferrets on pet contract. It is not my goal to produce more ferrets that will go on to produce even more ferrets. I strive to bring into the world healthy, well-adjusted companions that follow ideal form and have high intelligence and problem-solving skills. Breeding/show ferrets are all tested each year for Aleutian Disease Virus (ADV) and all the ferrets in our home are ADV negative (in-lab tests with United's CEP and Avecon's ELISA with saliva). If you are new to ferrets and interested in purchasing a kit
from PFH, please make sure you have read the book, "Ferrets
for Dummies" by Kim Schilling (available from retailars such
as The
Ferret Store, Amazon,
and Barnes
& Noble) and have thoroughly researched the links available
on the Resources & Links page. Even
experienced owners would benefit from Ferrets For Dummies as well
the other books & resources listed on that page - please take
the time to check them out. |
I
am Tara Palaski and I am the founder of Planned Ferrethood Ferretry
(PFH). My husband, Chris, and I have been ferret owners since
1995. I have been the shelter director for the Pennsylvania Ferret
Rescue Association of Westmoreland County since 1997. Chris served
as an AFA-licensed All-Class Ferret Show Judge from 1999 until
retiring in 2004.
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