PRE-ADOPTION FORM
ferretladee25@yahoo.com
Name: __________________________________________ E-mail:_______________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Phone#:_________________
Valid Driver License:________________________ Date: ________
Identification is required to adopt!
Please answer the following questions to be considered as an adoptive ferret owner.
Why do you want a ferret?
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How much time have you put into researching about ferrets? ______________________________
On a separate page, please share what you have learned about ferrets and where in general you gleaned the information..
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A. Do you have any ferret(s) now? ____ If the answer is no, please skip down to B.
If so, how long have you had them?___________________
How many?______ How old are they? ______________________________________________
How many are spayed/neutered? ________Current on distemper and rabies vaccines?________
Have your current ferret(s) been exposed to ECE (Mucus like, smelly, green or odd colored stools)?
Yes No
Have your current ferret(s) been exposed to ADV? (A wasting away disease or a carrier that shows no symptoms at all) Yes No
If your ferret(s) died, why? _________________________________When? _________________
What food is your current ferret(s) eating?________________________
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B. Totally Ferret and Innova EVO are used by DDDFR. (ZuPreem))
Are you willing to use one or all of these quality foods for the ferrets? Yes No
What type of enclosure/area do you have for the ferret(s)?________________________________
Recliners injure or kill ferrets frequently. Do you have a recliner? Yes No (If no skip next question)
Are you willing to remove the recliner or keep the ferret away from the place with the recliner? Yes No
Dimensions of cage ____________________ Where will the cage be kept? ________________
Who will be the primary caretaker of this ferret(s)? ____________________________________
Do you have at least an hour or two daily to play with the ferret(s)? Yes No
Will you make at least an hour or two daily to play with the ferret(s)? Yes No
Can you “ferret-proof” your home (block any hole larger than your ferret’s head)? Yes No
Ferrets need annual visits to the vet for distemper and rabies vaccines as well as an examination.
Are you willing to pay $65-$100 or more on annual vet visits? Yes No
Ferrets live 6-9 years. This includes lifestyle changes such as children going off to college, having a baby, moving to a new place, new pet, etc
Are you and your family prepared to make a lifetime commitment to owning a ferret(s)? Yes No
If you cannot make a long-term commitment to a young ferret, have you thought about adopting an older ferret? Yes No
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C. Do you: Own Rent If you rent does your lease allow ferrets? Yes No
(Note: A recent mortgage statement must be shown to DDDFR as proof of ownership and/or all renters will be required to provide a copy of their lease granting permission to keep pets/ferrets in the home. If this is not available, written permission on letterhead from your landlord/business is needed.)
Managers Name:_______________________ Phone #:___________________________
How long have you lived at your current address?______________________________________
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D. Do you or anyone else in your household have any known allergies to animals? Yes No
If yes, to what kind(s) of animals and how severe is the allergy? __________________________
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Please list all animals in your household:
Name Type of animal Age Spayed or Neutered Where kept
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List pets owned in the past five years other than those listed above.
Type of animal How long did you own them? What happened to them?
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Who is your Veterinarian? ________________________________ Phone #_________________
(Please note: We do check veterinary references!)
I have answered the above questions truthfully and have done the required research into ferret care.
A copy of my lease/rental agreement or written permission from the landlord saying I can have ferrets in the dwelling is attached or a recent copy of my mortgage statement is available as proof of ownership.
Thank you for this information. If there is anything else you think would be helpful, please feel free to include it.
We reserve the right to refuse adoption/foster for ANY and NO Reason