Ferret Rescue Turns into Frolic Across America

Northern Nevada Organization Embarks on Year-Long National Trip

(Fallon, Nev.) – Rescuer’s Relief, Inc., a new organization formed to help small ferret rescues nationwide, will soon begin a year-long trip to aid ferret rescues in approximately 21 states and even into Canada. 

The organization will travel to rescues around the country and care for its ferret inhabitants while the rescue owners take a vacation.  The organization will provide experienced care at no cost to the rescue.  Ferrets require a unique level of care and knowledge, leaving many rescuers with no options should they want to take a vacation or in case of emergency.

This unique organization began as an idea for Executive Director Lisa Watson.  Watson, who previously operated Wind & Willows Ferret Rescue for 8.5 years, came up with the idea after being hospitalized from two heart attacks.  Stress from the expense and daily upkeep to run her rescue while working full-time had taken its toll.

“I wondered what would have happened to my shelter if I hadn’t had an amazing family, friends and volunteers to help while I was in the hospital and recovering,” Watson said.  “There had to be a way to help rescue the rescuers.”

In less than 6 months, Watson formed a game plan, purchased an RV, received applications from across the country and began fundraising.  Rescuer’s Relief, Inc.’s journey now has supporters and fans from all 50 states and over 40 countries and the money collected will help ensure the services provided to rescues are free.  Watson will also focus on providing ferret education in the communities near of each shelter and while on the road.  

“Ferrets are the third most popular companion animal in the country,” Watson said.  “They are also arguably the most misunderstood and many of them end up with very poor care or in shelters.”

She plans on documenting the Rescuer’s Relief journey through blogging and social media to allow sponsors, donors and cheerleaders to follow their journey.

For more information about Rescuer’s Relief, how to donate or to follow their progress across America, visit www.ferretrescuersrelief.org. or “Like” them at https://www.facebook.com/RescuersRelief.