One of the goals of the International Ferret Congress is to enhance the welfare of the domestic ferret. The Emergency Love Fund was created to fill gaps in relief efforts for ferret shelters. This fund is now referred to as the ELF.

The purpose of the fund is to provide relief in case of natural or man-made disasters, such as, but is not limited to: fire, flood, earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and other situations the directors deem appropriate. The IFC will work closely with the Ferret Emergency Response, Rescue and Evacuation Team (FERRET) in providing assistance to those needing it the most.

ELF Guidelines.

• Recipients of the funds must be a ferret shelter in the United States or Canada.
• Disbursements may be in any amount up to $500.
• Funds disbursed may be directed for use for a specific purpose such as a generator, roof repair, veterinary bills, transport assistance, etc., or may be granted without limitations on use, as determined by the IFC board.
• Anyone may recommend shelters to be recipients. Recipients are determined by the IFC board and require a unanimous vote.

More guidelines may be added or amended as time reveals new or different needs.

The ELF was used to help over 50 ferret victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005.

Direct donations to ELF

Direct donations to the ELF may be made via Paypal or check. Please indicate that funds are for ELF.

You may also support ELF by buying our new globe t-shirt.

Send PayPal donations to treasurer@ferretcongress.org

Checks may be sent to:
Ann Hehl
4532 Mandeville Way
Lexington, KY 40515