Ferret Rescue of Maine // A State licensed 501c3 Non-Profit Ferret Shelter

Complete this form, and then click the "submit" button at the bottom.
NOTES: Applicants must be 18 years of age to be considered eligible to adopt a ferret.
We DO NOT SHIP ferrets.

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Name of Ferret Interested In:

Your Name :
Your Email Address :
Your Street Address :
City :
Your Phone # : (207) Your Zip Code :

Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No

Have you owned a ferret before? Yes No

Do you have ferret(s) now? Yes No

Have your ferret(s) been exposed to the green virus (ECE) ?(Mucus, smelly, neon green stool) Yes No

Have your ferret(s) been exposed to ADV? Yes No

Have you read up on ferrets or researched about having a ferret(s)? Yes No

Are you a member of a ferret club or group? Yes No

Interested in joining? Yes No

Do you have any other pets? What kind?

Name and contact information for your current or previous veterinarian.

Are there children in this household? Yes No
Ages?

NOTE: As with all animals, adult supervision is recommended when small children are present.

Do you have a cage? Yes No
Description

Where will the cage be kept?

How much time do you have to play with the ferret(s)?

Have you ferret-proofed your home? Yes No
(Look for things from a 2-year-old's point of view and block 1" or larger holes in kitchen and laundry areas, etc.) Ferrets should NOT be fed store brand (generic) cat foods.

Are you prepared to pay more for quality food Yes No
(Iams, Marshall Ferret Food, Totally Ferret, etc. at $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?
Yes No
(We can provide a list of vets in case you do not know one that treats ferrets).

Do you own or rent? Own Rent

Will your landlord allow ferrets? Yes No (Landlords name and contact number)

Are you prepared to keep your ferrets for the span of their life, up to 10 years of age?(+/-) (Including Ferrets that become sick and need medical attention or lifestyle changes? ) Yes No

If a long-term commitment is not an option, would you consider adopting an older ferret? Yes No

Would you be willing to adopt or sponsor a SpecialNeeds 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... Yes No

If Yes, please e-mail me separately at fert_resq@yahoo.com regarding this type of adoption. In the subject line, write SpecialNeeds. Please be specific in describing the ferret(s) you are willing to accept and why:

I have answered the above questions truthfully and have researched the required material into ferret care and my housing situation. I am now ready to adopt and be adopted by a loving ferret and promise to care for it as described in the materials furnished to me. If I become unable to care for or can not afford medical care for the ferret, I agree to return the ferret(s) back to the shelter to assure it finds good home, and/or gets the medical attention it needs.
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Furthermore, I understand that "The Ferret Rescue of Maine" retains the right to periodically check on adopted ferrets' well being and living conditions. We also retain the right to rescue the ferret back from its adoptive owners if it is in any way: abused, neglected, ill or sickly, in poor living conditions, injured by other household pets or humans, or is left or kept outdoors. No Refund will be given. When and if this transpires, we will be accompanied by a representative of either; The SPCA, Animal Control, and/or a law enforcement official.
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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 $75.00
Over 1 year of age $50.00

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.)