For persons interested in adopting a ferret from ...in the
Company of Ferrets, listed below are some of the guidelines that we follow. All
applications/adoptions are handled case by case.
You must be adopting the ferret for yourself - NOT as a gift for someone
else. Animals do not make good surprise gifts. However, we do have gift
certificates available.
We only adopt out to the 7 county metro area in MN, and
extreme western WI. This allows us to keep in touch and remain a resource for
you. If you are beyond this radius please check our links for ferret shelters
near you.
You must agree to take full responsibility for the animal - giving it
fresh food and water; medical attention (including annual vaccinations) when
needed; give it play and exercise time; time in a safe environment (check for
holes under cabinets and appliances and make sure there aren't any other
hidden dangers that a nosey little animal might get into, especially chemicals
and cleaning supplies); provide the animal with LOVE. You as an owner and
companion help to mold the personality and temperament of your pet. If you
give a ferret love and patience, it will learn to trust you and will show its
affection in return.
We normally do not adopt ferrets out to families with children under 5 years of age unless they have
previous ferret experience. This is for the protection of the ferret as well as the child.
Small children like to grab at things that bounce merrily about, and they have
no concept that what they are doing might alarm or cause pain to the animal.
The ferret, in turn, does not know that the child is just trying to play and
may react by biting. PARENTS SHOULD SUPERVISE THEIR SMALL CHILDREN AROUND ANY
PET IN THEIR HOUSEHOLD, NO MATTER HOW WELL THEY THINK THEY KNOW THE CHILD OR
PET.
We do not adopt or sell ferrets to institutional
situations. The ferrets in our care are adopted out as family companions, not
for lab experiments or exhibition purposes. If a ferret is terminally ill and
can't be adopted out, we provide care for it for the rest of it's life.
You must be at least 21 years old to adopt. Our
adoption contract is a legal document and should be signed by someone of legal
age.
You must be willing to learn. We don't require you to
be an expert on the subject to adopt a ferret, but be willing to ask questions
on things you aren't sure of. the more you know about your four-footed friend,
the more enjoyment both of you will get from your relationship
All ferrets are up-to-date on their distemper vaccinations and have been neutered/spayed and
descented.
Adoption process involves a telephone interview, personal interview, and
education depending on your knowledge of ferret care. During these
interviews fees will be discussed.
There will also be home visits/inspections done as time and resources
allow. We want to help to insure good ferret proofing and adequate care of
adoptive homes.
For more information on adoption please call Nancy at. (651) 458 8061 or Liz at 763-441-8542,
or fill out the application and we'll get in contact with you.
