Alex

I'm a German space engineer living in Brussels. I love ferrets. Currently getting some for myself does not make much sense as I travel frequently for work, so I decided to ferret sit. Win-win - you get a ferret sitter and I get to have some fun ;-)

I had two female ferrets for 6.5 years. That was 3 years ago. To be honest, it wasn't my idea and I was a bit skeptical at first, but they stole my heart in no time. They made me laugh out loud every day and I miss them dearly.

We got them when they were about one year old before they were spayed, and they have been with me until their last days. Not pleasant, but good to know: combined they had among them the top 3 most common ferret diseases, so I know what to watch out for. The last year they needed daily medicine, so I know how much they hate it and how to handle it. In other words, should your ferret require medicine I've done this before. I can also cut their nails.

I still have the cage and bedding at my place, but of course they might prefer their own, just wanted to mention it. I also have plenty of ferret toilets, not much wood pellets though. I have a small balcony (ferret proof), not much of outdoors but certainly some dirt there they can put they nose into. When it's hot I have a fan they can use. I live alone and have a full-time job, currently from home office. Usually I'm going 2 days per week to Germany for work, the days are flexible and not every week, so with enough notice (1-2 weeks) I can arrange my schedule if needed.

The usual day for your ferret(s) at my place would look something like, I get up and let them out of their cage, provide fresh water, add dry food if needed, clean the toilet, and chase them around the place, belly rubs included. They go take their nap, I go work, once they are back for more I'll take a break and play with them. Repeat. At night I'll put them back in the cage. If you tell (and give) me your ferret(s) favorite things to do or eat, I'll make sure they have a good time.

I would prefer hosting them at my place rather than going to yours, it would just be easier for me and I think more fun for your ferrets as well, as otherwise I'd just drop by your place once a day for a bit. I think my time is better spent playing with your ferret(s) than going back and forth through traffic. If you live closeby it's easier, so let's just talk and we'll figure something out.