• Anne Robinson JP, MCIPR
  Born 1948 – living in Worcestershire
                                
  Although Anne kept pet ferrets for many years it was not until 1998 that she first rescued four animals – three jills and a hob – following the sudden death of a local ferreter.   Shortly afterwards she became a member of the National Ferret Welfare Society and one of their Regional Co-ordinators. 
  
  Anne, who is a Justice of the Peace and a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, retired from her career early in 2003 and established Droitwich Ferret Welfare the following day – 1st March. 
  
  In less than a year the Welfare became the first animal rescue organisation in the UK specialising in ferrets to obtain the status of a registered charity.  In 2004 the Welfare was recognised by the National Ferret Welfare Society who for the first time awarded a shield for special services to ferret welfare.
  
  Droitwich Ferret Welfare, now a member of the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers, has grown considerably and early in 2007 Anne took in the 500th ferret.  The Welfare re-homes ferrets to both pet and working homes. 
  
  Anne is also: 
  A member of the Companion Animal Welfare Council which conducts independent studies into the welfare, care and treatment of companion animals and their role within society 
  
  Co founder and trustee of FERT – the Ferret Education and Research Trust
  
  Co founder of Chip4Charity encouraging microchipping pet and working animals
  
  Authoress of the booklet “A Fesnying of Ferrets – A Guide to Ferret Husbandry”.
   

Disclaimer
When responding to individual inquiries raised with the NFR every effort will be made to ensure that the statements made are accurate.  However, Anne is not a veterinary surgeon and can only provide general information.  Anyone who is concerned about the health and/or welfare of their ferret should consult a qualified veterinary surgeon at the earliest opportunity.  Accordingly no responsibility can be taken by Anne Robinson or the NFR for any inaccuracy or mis-interpretation of any of the points made.  The views expressed by Anne in her capacity as Welfare Advisor to the NFR are hers alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of other NFR officers and members or their other Advisors.

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