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There's nothing more fun than a day filled with FERRET FUN or EDUCATION. Here are
all the ferret events we are aware of going on in the area. If you know of an event not
listed here, please forward or send the information to our Webmaster via our
Feedback form.
Upcoming Events
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Day |
Date |
State |
Information |
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Sun |
September 19, 2010
October 17, 2010
Add'l Dates TBA |
CT |
Ferret Basics @
Petco - Milford, CT
(1201
Boston Post Road, Milford, CT -
(203) 874-3511).
Are ferrets good pets, is a ferret right for you? Need to learn basic care
and grooming? Get your questions answered. Lot of free information. Your
ferrets are welcome. 3rd Sunday of the month - noon to 2 p.m.
(exception, June 20th is being rescheduled to June 27th). Please contact
FACT for further info. |
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Sat |
September 18, 2010 |
CT |
FACT's 3nd Annual Blessing of the Animals.
Noon to 3 pm - Co-sponsored by the Church of the Good Shepherd and the
Ferret Association of Connecticut, September 18 will see a unique *Blessing of
the Animals* in Hartford.
The pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd will provide a Blessing for your pet (or pet
photo). Each pet will receive a small Blessing memento. The day will
include representatives from area animal shelters offering information
about adoptions, a Silent Auction of pet and people goods, and Dr.
Barrios of the East Hartford Animal Clinic will provide low-cost
vaccinations.
Most vaccinations will be only $15. To make sure he has vaccines
needed on hand, please call Dr. Barrios’ office at 860-282-8989 before 9/15 to
reserve your pet’s shot.
Admission for the public is free, although a gift of pet food to share among
the participating shelters is requested.
FACT is actively
recruiting animal organizations who would like to attend as well as
animal-related companies who wish to exhibit their products.
The Church of the Good Shepherd is located at 155 Wyllys Street, just south
of the Convention Center. Hours will be noon to 3 pm; the Blessing will begin at
noon and the vaccination clinic will begin approximately 1 pm.
Please contact
FACT for further info.
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Sat |
September 25, 2010
(Rain Date: October2) |
CT |
FACT's annual fund raising tag sale - 590
Oak Street, East Hartford, CT. Hosted by Pat and Gary Sashkin. Please
contact Pat at 860-568-7288 about donating items. You may also send her
email. |
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Sat |
September 25, 2010
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MA |
The Good, The Bad and The Fuzzy - a
ferret jamboree! Sponsored by MAFF, the event will be held at Knights of
Columbus Hall, 375 Foundry Street, North Easton, MA. Directions at
http://www.eastonkofc.org/directions.htm |
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Sat |
Currently on hold
Please contact
FACT if you can help man a table |
CT |
Ferret Basics @
Petco - Manchester, CT.
Are ferrets good pets, is a ferret right for you? Need to learn basic care
and grooming? Get your questions answered. Lot of free information. Your
ferrets are welcome. Dates vary. Please contact
FACT for further info. |
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Sat |
Currently on hold
Please contact
FACT if you can help man a table |
CT |
Ferret
Basics @ Petco - Avon, CT. Are ferrets good pets, is a ferret right for you? Need ot learn
basic care and grooming? Get your questions answered. Lot of free
information. Your ferrets are welcome. Dates vary, Please contact
FACT for further info. |
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Sat |
December, 2010
Date TBA |
CT |
FACT's Holiday Open House. &
Ferret Treasures Store Sale. 11 am to 3 pm at FACT
headquarters: 16 Sherbrooke Avenue, Hartford, CT.
Ferret Treasures Store Sale: A
huge selection of ferret sleepers, hammocks, snooze tubes and blankets
designed specifically for ferrets and manufactured on site. Toys, gifts,
jewelry, statues and more! |
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Sun |
January, 2011
Date: TBA |
CT |
FACT's 20th Annual Open House & Member Party
will be held on ?? from noon to 3 pm at FACT
headquarters: 16 Sherbrooke Avenue, Hartford, CT. In case of heavy snow the
party will be postponed until ??, In the event of a major snow storm,
please call to verify.
Beverages and a light luncheon will be served.
Please drop contact
FACT if you plan to attend to ensure we have the proper amount of food
on hand.The FACT Ferret Treasures
store will be open for a bit of post holiday shopping.
An open FACT board meeting follows. All members and the public are invited
to attend. |
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Sat |
April, 20 TBA11
Date: TBA |
CT |
FACT's Annual Ferret Frolic, Grange Hall,
586 Center St., Wallingford, CT. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. NOTE: Signs
will be posted in front of the hall or call cellphone 8 6 0-3 0 6-2 7 3 0 that day
only for any last minute directions.
Full details are available on the
Press Release.
Contact
FACT for any other information prior to the date. Vendors may contact
FACT for information about the availability of renting space at the
event. |
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Sat |
May, 2011
DATE: TBA |
CT |
FACT's Ferret
Treasures Semi-Annual Store Clearance & Sale. 11 am to 3 pm at FACT
headquarters: 16 Sherbrooke Avenue, Hartford, CT. Come visit the shelter and
snag some of the cozy ferret bedding Vanessa's been creating over the
winter. Lots of other ferret gifts and toys available. A selection of gently
used cages, carriers and supplies always at rock bottom prices and always
benefiting the FACT shelter. Please contact
FACT if you need further info. |
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Pics from the April, 2008 Ferret
Frolic
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