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[ Adoption Process ] [ Solutions ] [ Finding A Home ] [ Placement ] [ Shelter Info ]
Thinking of giving up your ferret? Please
read through our Thinking of Giving Up... and
Finding a New Home publications first. It may help you find a
solution to a problem you are experiencing. If you still find you need to
relinquish your pet, the second article can help you responsibly adopt out your ferret yourself. FACT can
not take every ferret that needs a home. First, we do not have
"branches" throughout the area which makes adoption inconvenient for potential
adopters; and second, "being with other ferrets" is not fun or a happy
experience for the ferret. Animals under a year old can usually adapt. For
older, especially "single" ferrets, the experience often prompts anxiety,
and shelter shock (leading to illness) and behavioral issues.
Please bear in mind: The shelter
should be a ferret's last resort, not a solution!
- Thinking of Giving Up Your Ferret?
- Here are some suggestions on how to deal with a number of problems and
possible solutions BEFORE you make the final decision to give up your
ferrets.
If it becomes necessary for someone to give up a ferret, for whatever reason, FACT
tries to take them into the shelter until such time as we are able to find them a
proper home.
FACT does not presently charge a "drop-off" fee for this service, although a
contribution to help defray expenses is requested. If possible, we ask for a donation of
any ferret supplies, such as a cage, carrier, food/litter, shampoo, etc. All contributions
to FACT are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
At the time we take the ferret, we will ask for certain basic information concerning the
ferret's health history and habits which permanently remains with the animal. Upon
request, we can provide the former owner with the adopter's name and address should they
wish to contact them.
FACT, Inc. accepts ferrets from
humane societies and animal shelters that do not have the facilities to house
ferrets or whose policy precludes adopting ferrets. Because many people do not
want to travel to reach FACT, we encourage shelters to offer local adoption to
increase each animal's chance for a permanent home. To assist shelters and
animal control agencies, FACT can provide staff counseling and training on the
behavior, care and housing of ferrets.
Please contact us if you
need to place a ferret or if you would like further information on housing and
adopting ferrets through your facility.
[ Adoption Process ] [ Solutions ] [ Finding A Home ] [ Placement ] [ Shelter Info ]
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