Adoption Application

Name : *

Address: :

City, State and Zip :

Phone # : *

Email : *

18 or Over 18 :

Which ferret(s) are you interested in? :

Have you owned a ferret before? :

Do you own ferrets now? :

Have your ferrets been exposed to the green virus (ECE)? (Mucus, smelly, neon green stool) :

Have your ferrets been exposed to ADV? :

If this is your first ferret, have you researched having ferrets as pets? :

Do you have any other pets? :

If so, what kind? :

Name & contact information for your current or previous veterinarian: :

Are there children in this household? NOTE: As with all animals, adult supervision is recommended when small children are present. :

Do you have a cage? :

If so, what type? :

Where will the cage be kept? :

How much time to you have to play with the ferrets? :

Have you ferret-proofed your home? NOTE: Look for things from a 2-year-old’s point of view and block 1” or larger holes in the kitchen and laundry areas, etc.) Ferrets should not be fed store brand (generic cat foods). :

Are you prepared to pay more for quality food? NOTE: Iams, Marshall Ferret Food, Totally Ferret, etc. cost an average of $12.00-$15.00 per 7 lb. bag. :

Ferrets need to visit the vet at least once a year for distemper and rabies shots. Are you willing to pay $50-$100 annually for vet visits?? NOTE: We can provide a list of vets in case you do not know one that treats ferrets. :

Do you own or rent? :

If rent, will your landlord allow ferrets? :

Name of landlord and contact phone number :

Are you prepared to keep your ferrets for the span of their life, which could be up to 10 years of age – including ferrets that become sick and need medical attention or lifestyle changes? :

Would you be willing to adopt or sponsor a Special Needs ferret that requires extra time and love? There are many of these ferrets in shelters across the US who are in dire need of someone to love and care for them a little more than a healthy ferret. Some are old, crippled, suffering from permanent illness and/or are blind, deaf, etc.? NOTE: If yes, please email separately (fert_resq@yahoo.com) regarding this type of adoption. In the subject line write Special Needs. Please be specific in describing the ferret(s) you are willing to accept and why. :

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You will be required to initial and sign a form at the time of the adoption. If you are under 18 years of age, a Parent/Guardian will have to sign the form as well.

Adoption fees are as follows:
Under 1 year of age $175.00
Over 1 year of age $150.00

Senior ferrets & Special Needs ferrets adoption fees are on a case by case basis. Sponsors are always needed to help with special needs and permanent shelter ferrets. If interested in being a sponsor, please e-mail me at fert_resq@yahoo.com Be it known, adoption fees are considered to be donations to pay for food, supplies, medical attention, shots and etc. while in our care. No profit is accrued from these fees and can not be refunded. All ferrets leaving the shelter, have been examined with a clean bill of health,up to date on shots and disease free. (Special Needs and Terminal ferrets excluded) In the event the adopted ferret(s) become ill due to natural cause or disease within 30 days of adoption, with confirmation by a qualified veterinarian(s) with ferret knowledge, that said illness is of natural occurrence and not from neglect, abuse, living conditions, inflicted injury, or other inhumane acts while in custody of new owners and their domain, a full refund will be given. (Please read over the form to be sure it is complete and accurate before submitting it.)

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