*Name:

* Email Address:

Address:

* City:

* Province:

* Postal Code:

Home Phone #:

Work Phone #:

Cell Phone #:

Have you ever owned ferrets in the past?

Yes
No

If yes, what happened?

Do you currently own ferrets?

Yes
No

If yes, how many and what are their ages?

Are they spayed/neutered?

Yes
No

If not, why?

Do you have other pets?

Yes
No

If yes, what species?

Do you have children?

Yes
No

If yes, how many and what are their ages?

Have all members of the house discussed and agreed to the adoption?

Yes
No

Is your home ferret-proofed/would you accept ferret-proofing direction and suggestions?

Yes
No

Do you have a ferret veterinarian in your area?

Yes
No

To your knowledge, is there a veterinarian in your area that has experience working with ferrets?

Yes
No

Who will be responsible for the ferret's daily care?

Do you accept and understand that the ferrets can be caged while you are at work/school or at night but must have, at minimum, 2 to 4 hours of free roam play time daily?

Yes
No

Will your new ferret be:

Caged

Free Roam

Both

Do you have a cage of appropriate design and size for your new ferret?

Yes
No

Do you have an appropriately sized carrier for vet trips?

Yes
No

Do you understand that in our climate, the ferret cage must be housed indoors, though outdoor playtime with control and supervision is acceptable?

Yes
No

Where will the cage be kept?

Indoors
Outdoors
Both

What are you planning on feeding your ferret?

Are you interested in potentially fostering one or more ferrets?

Yes
No

Are you willing to adopt:

A Single Ferret
A Pair of Ferrets

What age are you interested in adopting:

Under 1 year

1 to 2 years

2 to 3 years

3 to 4 years

5+ years

Any age

What colour are you interested in adopting:

Any colour

Sable

Albino

Dark Eyed White

Chocolate

Cinnamon

Champagne

Silver

Other

If your preferred age/colour is not available, are you willing to adopt another ferret?

Yes
No

Are you interested in any particular ferret(s)?

Yes
No

If yes, which one(s)?

Are you willing and able to spend over $100 per year for annual checkups and vaccines? Are you aware that ferrets are prone to a number of cancers and diseases, such as insulinoma or adrenal disease? Are you willing and able to spend between $500 and $3000 for tests, exams, medicines and surgeries if your ferret ever gets ill? In a non-emergency situation, are you willing to contact the Ferret Rescue for information or direction if you have any questions or concerns regarding your ferret’s health? Will you care for your ferret if it becomes ill or as it ages, understanding that they can live up to 8 years or more?

Yes
No

Would you be willing to attach photos of the ferret cage and play area and include the name of a veterinarian or animal professional in your area that can be a personal reference should you be outside of the Ottawa-Carleton area, in lieu of a home visit?

Yes
No

Have you answered all the above questions completely and honestly?

Yes
No

Please list anything else you would like the Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa to know.