* Why do you want a Ferret?
* What kind of ferret do you wish to adopt?
* Is this your first
pet?
If NO tell us about the pets do you currently have in your household?
( Name - Species - Gender - Spayed / Neutered
Indoor / Outdoor - Age - Current on vaccines )
* Have you ever owned a ferret?
If yes, how many.
Tell us about other pets you have owned in the
last five years that are no longer
with you.
( Name - Species - Gender - Spayed / Neutered
Indoor / Outdoor - Age - Why they
are no longer with you. )
* Ferrets have unique medical
issues that are specific to them. Is your vet Qualified?
(answer: YES/NO - Doctors name - Phone
number)
* Do you plan to take your new
ferret to your vet soon after the adoption?
Ferrets need to visit the vet at least once a year for
check-ups, distemper and rabies shots.
* Are you willing to pay for
annual vet visits?
* You live in
a...
* If you rent does you lease allow pets?
* Landlord contact information (
Name -Mgnt Co. - Phone )
* How long have you lived at address
above?
years / months
* How many people live in your household?
What ages of the children in your household?
* Do all adults know you plan to adopt a
Ferret?
* Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals?
* Who will be primarily responsible for the care of this
ferret?
* Are you and your family prepared
to keep the ferret for its entire lifespan.
(aprox 7-10 years)
This includes lifestyle changes like but not limited
to:
children going off to school, having a baby, moving into a
new place, ect?
If no would you consider adopting a slightly older ferret?
* Will
all members or your household accept the ferret for its
naturally curious and
playful personality?
* Do you have at least two
hours a day to play with your ferret?
* Describe
the type of enclosure or cage you ferret will live in. Include extras such as:
size - materials - toys - bedding -
litter box - etc.
* Please describe where your pet will be kept during the day.
* Please describe where your pet will be kept during the night.
* How many hours of the day will the
ferret be left alone?
* Please check boxes for all
items found in your home.
House
Plants Sofa
Bed Liquid
Potpourri pots La-Z-Boy
Recliner Patio
Access Holes
in walls around electrical outlets A/C
or Heating vents in the Floor Openings
at toe-boards of cabinets Screened
or open balconies Access
to laundry room Access
to kitchen Dog/Cat
door
* Have you ferret proofed your
home?
Look at things from a two-year-old's perspective.
also
block any hole larger than one inch in the
kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, or under cabinets etc.
* How much money do you plan to spend on your new
ferret in the
next two months?
* Do you feel financially secure to provide your pet with basic
medical care and to
provide necessary medical treatment in the event of an
emergency?
Ferrets should not be fed grocery store cat food.
* Are you prepared to pay more
for quality ferret food?
* What arrangements will be made for the animal when you
travel?
* How did you hear about our rescue program?
Our shelter is caring for these ferrets because they were
abandoned and we are, therefore cautious when reviewing potential new homes. We
request permission to visit your home prior to adoption, and a follow up visit
one month after adoption.
* Do you agree to these
conditions?
Do you understand our adoption agreement, whereby you
may return the ferret to us at any time: However you may NOT Give, Sell, Trade,
etc. to any other person. the ferret must be returned to our shelter for
adoption to a new home.
* Do you understand and agree to
our adoption agreement?
