New York Police Called To Corral Stowaway Ferret

Imagine getting in your car one morning to head out on your day and suddenly you realize you aren't alone in the car. This is what happened apparently to a woman from an upper Westchester part of New York.

Port Chester Police Corral Called to Corral A Wild Animal

The story according to a social media post put up this week by the Port Chester Police Department They were called to Bent Ave on Tuesday for a report of an unknown animal running around. Fortunately, the officers were able to catch the animal quickly.

How Many People Have a Pet Ferret

It turned out they had corraled a ferret. Ferrets by the way are not wild animals. There is evidence that they have been domesticated since ancient times. According to a USA Today poll about 1 percent of people keep a ferret as a pet.

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You might think one percent is small, but when you compare it to the same poll reported in August 2024, which says 26 percent of people have cats and just under 45 percent have dogs, it is a pretty good number.

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Once the ferret was secured the police were told by a witness that they had seen a car drop the animal off. This sent the police on the hunt for the car which they were able to locate.

Ferret Corraled By Port Chester Police After Getting Dumped Out of a Car

The woman driving the car claims that she left her home in Upper Westchester and during the drive, the ferret popped out from under the seat. She assumed it was a wild animal so she pulled over and let it out of the car.

The Port Chester Police are looking for whoever might be missing their ferret. They are working closely with the New Rochelle Humane Society so the animal is getting good care, plus food and rest while the police work to find out where this ferret calls home.

If you recognize this cute little face or you live in the area and know of someone missing a ferret please contact the Port Chester Police Department.