The Greater Chicaco Ferret Association
Westchester, IL
No Kill Verified
Submitted and reviewed by the community. Periodic check-ins to ensure the status is accurate.
last checked 10/28/26
PO Box 7093 Westchester, IL 60154-7093
In trying to come up with a mission statement that would reflect what G.C.F.A. is all about, and how the volunteer's that help us feel about what they do, I chose this short story.
An old man was walking along a beach after a particularly high and violent tide had receded, leaving thousands of starfish stranded above the waterline to die. Ahead of him he saw a youth, bending down and then standing to fling something into the waves. Coming closer, he saw the youth was tossing starfish back into the ocean where they had a chance.
"Why bother?" the old man told the youth. "There are thousands here. You can't toss them all back before they die. You can't even toss a small fraction of them back in time. What you're doing doesn't matter."
The youth pondered that a moment, looking at the starfish he held in his hand. "It matters to this one," he replied, and threw it back into the water.
Review Summary*
- Feral Cat TNR Program1Reviews★★★★★
- High-Volume, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter1Reviews★★★★★
- Rescue Groups1Reviews★★★★★
- Foster Care1Reviews★★★★★
- Comprehensive Adoption Programs1Reviews★★★★★
- Pet Retention1Reviews★★★★★
- Medical and Behavior Programs1Reviews★★★★★
- Public Relations/Community Involvement1Reviews★★★★★
- Volunteers1Reviews★★★★★
- Proactive Redemptions1Reviews★★★★★
- A Compassionate Director1Reviews★★★★★
Reviews
Feral Cat TNR Program ★★★★★ 5 average
★★★★★posted by awillmore, on 2017-06-16 08:36:23
Does not apply to this ferret shelter. However, they ensure all ferrets there are spayed/ neutered.
High-Volume, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter ★★★★★ 5 average
★★★★★posted by awillmore, on 2017-06-16 08:36:37
Does not apply to this ferret shelter. However, they ensure all ferrets there are spayed/ neutered.
Rescue Groups ★★★★★ 5 average
★★★★★posted by awillmore, on 2017-06-16 08:39:50
This ferret rescue group works diligently to adopt out its homeless animals.
Foster Care ★★★★★ 5 average
★★★★★posted by awillmore, on 2017-06-16 08:41:26
Special needs animals can be fostered to experienced ferret owners, to free up shelter space while giving the pets the care they need.
Comprehensive Adoption Programs ★★★★★ 5 average
★★★★★posted by awillmore, on 2017-06-16 08:45:03
Adopting ferrets to good homes is the GCFA's number one goal. I've adopted five wonderful ferrets from the GCFA, and the staff has always shown great caring.
Pet Retention ★★★★★ 4 average
★★★★★posted by awillmore, on 2017-06-16 08:46:52
They offer advice to ferret owners on their website, and will answer pet care questions if you have any.
Medical and Behavior Programs ★★★★★ 5 average
★★★★★posted by awillmore, on 2017-06-16 08:50:08
They provide shots when you adopt a ferret, and all the pets there are housed in groups and let out to play daily. They work to re-integrate the occasional ferret who doesn't get along with others.
Public Relations/Community Involvement ★★★★★ 4 average
★★★★★posted by awillmore, on 2017-06-16 08:54:56
GCFA intentionally takes a low-key approach, so as to not over-promote ferret ownership (which can result in too many pets going to inappropriate, non-dedicated households). They extend their reach by informing exotic pet vets and other shelters, that they are THE ferret shelter in Chicagoland.
Volunteers ★★★★★ 5 average
★★★★★posted by awillmore, on 2017-06-16 08:55:45
Many truly loving and dedicated volunteers are the life blood of the GCFA.
Proactive Redemptions ★★★★★ 5 average
★★★★★posted by awillmore, on 2017-06-16 08:57:24
As the only ferret shelter in Chicagoland, GCFA is a wonderful central location for owners with lost pets to turn to.
A Compassionate Director ★★★★★ 5 average
★★★★★posted by awillmore, on 2017-06-16 08:59:02
The director is dedicated to the well-being of these homeless pets!
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