Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa and Area

In order to complete an adoption, you must complete an Adoption Application Form (Online Form , HTML Version, PDF Version ), review and sign our Adoption Contract (HTML Version, PDF Version) and pay the Adoption Fee for the Ferret(s). Our adoption fees range from $50 to $200 per ferret depending on their health, age and number of ferrets being adopted. Once we have received your application, we will contact you to set up an appointment to meet the ferret(s).

Important Notes:
1) We reserve the right to restrict adoptions to people living in the Ottawa/Gatineau area.
2) ALL ferrets in an adoptive home MUST have proof of a negative ADV test within the past year. Contact Us for more information.
3) We always visit the homes of adoptive families at least once to ensure they are safe for ferrets.
4 ) As a small non-profit group, we do not have paid staff or an actual shelter location.
5 ) In order to meet a foster ferret, you must call or email us to arrange an appointment with our foster families.
6 ) Our phone and e-mail are staffed by volunteers and it may take a few days for us to return your messages.

Atlantic Canada Applicants:
If you live in Atlantic Canada and are interested in adopting a ferret from the FRSO, please fill out our adoption application. These applications will be sent to our adoption coordinator in Nova Scotia who will contact you to make arrangements for a telephone interview and schedule a home visit. Transportation for ferrets to the East Coast will be arranged several times a year depending on demand and availability of volunteers for transporting ferrets.

For monthly updates on these ferrets, visit the Foster Ferrets section of our Forums!

If you wish to surrender a ferret (or ferrets) to us, please read our Surrender Information.

Monty

Sambo

Sambo was a rescue as per his previous owners so we're guesstimating his age. This ferret is gorgeous! Monty is most definitely a Real Canadian Ferret! He is big, bossy, and bouncy! He plays hard and man, he fights hard. His pal Sambo can keep up to him but so far, no other foster has been able to keep up. This pair is sweet and fun loving for their people but likely won't be accepting any other pals into their four legged fuzzbutt pack. They need to be adopted together and into a home who's looking to adopt a couple of Tasmanian devils. :)

Buddy #3

Archie

This guy is as much fun as his pal, Archie. They run, they play, and they sleep like the dead. Buddy is a bit more rambunctious and can nip in jest, more than Archie but still fun, fun, fun! They must be adopted together.

Ivy

This is a darling little ferret had been taken into a loving home from less-than-ideal conditions that found they were unable to give her the love and TLC she deserved. Ivy LOOOOOOVVVEEESSS cats but is shy with other ferrets. Her foster mum and dad are working to try pairing her with other sweet furkids and giving her the affection she absolutely deserves. UPDATE: Ivy has graduated to the large 'pansy' foster play group. Her best friends are Clyde and Dixie!

Mo is such a character. He is deaf as a post and as crazy as a loon. Though wiry and slightly rough looking, he is a hoot to wind up! He came with Larry, who would happily disown all ferrets, and Curly. We would at least like to see that he and Curly are adopted together!

Larry

Larry came with Curly and Mo but honestly, he seems to prefer the single ferret life. We have successfully mixed him with our Pansy foster group but not without complaints. Larry has great weight and a beautiful coat. He loves people and other pets, as long as they are not ferrets. We'll see if his position on chums changes but for now, we consider him better off as a single furkid.

Koda (648)

Adoption Pending

Part of the group of 10 ferrets surrendered from Montreal. They have all been neutered via the FRSO but have not been de-scented. Because of their age when they were still intact, they are big, beautiful, boisterous boys! They are ready for adoption, but because we will not be de-scenting them, we are restricting their availability to members and known ferret community at this time.

Butch (687)

Adoption Pending

Tristan

This little fuzzy may be deaf but that doesn't slow him down! He has discovered the joys of the rice box and is ever exploring his environment. We don't have much of a story on him but he seems to be curious about others ferrets and wants to play, he just hasn't figured out how. Not at all aggressive with people or other ferrets, cheap on the kisses though :( Would be a great single or a nice addition to a gently business.

Casey #2

Finnigan #2

Casey and Finnigan are pals, just like their names suggest. Casey is a bit fussier with new friends and can be a bit of a bully while Finnigan is too busy playing to have any favorites. Must be adopted together.

Mojo #2

Adoption Pending

Laid back, easy going ferret who until now had lived alone since his cage mate died. Fits into an established group with ease. Loves to cuddle and is a very calm and gentle little fellow.

Phineas

Sydney

Phin and Sydney are a cool pair and were much loved by their previous mum. Phin is relaxed and makes a lovely scarf while his human counterparts putter around. As Phin is content to flop on the ground in the position of laziness, Sydney is digging, playing, snorkelling, hiding toys and nibbling on toes. A lovely compliment to Phin's more sloth-like approach to life. This pair must remain together.

Hershey #3

Snickers

Hershey and Snickers are equally sweet as their names imply. Both are energetic and curious, nice natured with other ferrets. Hershey is a larger then average hob, a gentle giant. This pair has been together for the past nine months so would do well together or with other ferrets. Must be adopted together.

Jilly

Well, we can't get her to sit still long enough to really get to know her. Needless to say, she sure does like to run like a mad woman! She's cute as a button and sweet as can be.

Bubbles

This poor guy ended up at a rescue in Montreal, severely malnourished, weak and dehydrated. Thanks to their TLC and intervention, he now looks fantastic. He loves his rice box, playing with people but is still a bit disfunctional when playing nicely with other fosters. His only issue is nipping for attention or play. For this reason, he will only be available to experienced owners.

Mongo

This large boy came to us with no name or history via the Humane Society. He's turned out to be a big sooky pants, gives kisses everywhere and has discovered that he loves the rice box. He's a bit of a bully with the pansies and is pushing his girth around the place to make his point. He also "cries wolf" even though he's the one beating the others up. He'd be best suited as a single because he's too tough for the wimps and too wimpy for the tough crowd.

Tata

This shy little princess has been a kept as a single and is curious but a little unsure of other ferrets. She's not much for playing but does like the rice box. She's a GREAT climber and therefore loves to explore everything and anything. Would make a very sweet single.

Gedeon

Playful and sweet. Immediately found friends with other fuzzbutts. Would be better adopted with other gentle furkids or an existing ferret family.

Prospero

This little guy had been found and turned into the Humane Society with no information. He was obviously neglected and has consequently developed trust issues, particuarly with men. Sadly, he does not even know how to play or interact with other fosters. He will remain in foster care, being showered with bigtime TLC until a decsion can be made whether to leave him available for adoption or not.

Austin (903)

Speedy

This little girl is a real sweety. She's soft and snuggly but seems a bit shy at this time. We are mixing her with our pansy foster group to see if we can find her a new friend. We'll keep everyone up to date on what family she would be best suited to. B.

Loki

Fun, fast and busy!!!! She is a riot to watch and can take care of herself with the big boys! Would be better with a companion and for now, experienced hands as she can nip when she gets really excited.

Luna (#4)

Luna is fun-loving and gives plenty of kisses. She loves to burrow in blankets and gets along with other ferrets. This sweety should be adopted with other like-minded furkids or into a home with existing ferret friends.