Athena, Artemis and Aphrodite abandoned in a cage in Hertfordshire
- author, Danny Fullbrook
- role, bbc news
Animal rehoming charities fear ferrets are being ignored by prospective pet owners.
Martlesham Animal Center, run by the RSPCA Suffolk Central branch, is looking for adopters after a large number of ferrets were rescued.
A new appeal was made to commemorate National Ferret Day.
Center manager Zoe Barrett said: “Sadly, we have not received any attention from people who want to rehome them and unfortunately all of these lovely boys and girls are being ignored. It is,” he said.
Brian and Shane are also looking for a home after being kicked out of a property full of ferrets.
The other ferrets in the center are called George and Plum, Pippa and Peach, Melon and Mango, and Brian and Shane.
“We always had a lot of ferrets coming into the center, but this was the highest number we've had in a long time,” Barrett added.
He explained that the animals are social pets that sleep up to 20 hours a day, but are very active and need stimulation when they are awake.
The trio of females found in Hertfordshire were underweight and in cages covered in faeces, without toys to keep them fed.
“Most ferrets are very curious and enjoy exploring and investigating their environment. means necessary.
“They all love to play, chase, compete, hide and seek, or just fuss and snooze,” Barrett added.
