They're not quite up there with cute puppies and adorable kittens, but they need a loving home like other domestic pets, according to an animal welfare charity.

The Scottish SPCA has been flooded with scores of ferrets in recent weeks and wants people to consider rehoming one of the furry creatures .

The charity is currently caring for 35 ferrets, five of which are being looked after at the Scottish SPCA's Glasgow Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Cardonald, and staff are desperate to find them all good, permanent homes.

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