Support Our Shelter (S.O.S.) aids many needy ferret shelters each year. On our website and through the Ferret Mailing List, we distribute the FML Shelter List which gives the name, address and vet info for shelters all over the world with their current status (in terms of bills, number of ferrets, etc.) We have been in operation since September 1997 and became a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in January 2001 so our donors may receive tax deductions for their gifts.

Most of the funds S.O.S. raises go into a general pool for periodic distribution to the shelters on the list. Support is provided in the form of payment to shelter vets or gift certificates for ferret supplies. We also administer donations designated for a specific shelter or specific emergency rescues of large numbers of ferrets. The seven women of Support Our Shelters receive no compensation.

To help make the holidays special for shelter ferrets and shelter operators SOS chooses the needest shelters to send gift cards to be used for supplies, payments for vet bills and send food.
We thought it would be a great idea to extend this and do something special at a time when it is most needed and unexpected. During the holidays we all have that holiday spirit and love to share but what about doing something now to reach out and say thank you to a shelter operator. With your help SOS can do just that.