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.

Mavie

Ever hear about that guy from Winnie the Pooh, the Tigger? Well, thats Mavie in a nutshell. She's just bonkers. Loves to run and play with her parents, she almost never seems to tire! What a gal. She must be adopted as a single in a household that has LOTS of time to play with her and give her attention. She also loves being outside and is GREAT with the litter box. I repeat, SHE DOES NOT LIKE OTHER FERRETS!!

Coquette

P'tit Gris

Coquette is a big girl and boy is she fun! She loves to play, with ferrets or people! She bounces and dooks and just doesn't quit! What a bundle of energy! Maybe P'tit Gris is a touch shyer than his pal Coquette but that is just a facade to lure you in...closer now...closer...than POW....ferret play time begins! He starts off quiet but he finishes with just as much fuzzbutt power as his girlfriend. They are having a blast with other foster furkids but he and Coquette must be adopted together.

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. :)

Elly

Rex

Rex is a fun furkid who is slim and fast. Normally all that can be seen is a silverish streak out the corner of the eye. He loves to give kisses but watch out, he also loves to give the occasional nibble too :) Elly is the trouble maker! If you build it, she will climb it! And she get's into everything, and I mean EVERYTHING! But you GOT to love her. These too are a handful but are sooo much fun and so playful. They must stay together.

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.

Amadeus (previously Huff)

This beautiful man has come a long way. It is hard to believe that he almost didn't make to and had been touch and go several times. He's now got so much weight to him that I'd almost call him portly! He loves his food and duck soup and has now leaned how to play! Loves cats but not so fond of other ferrets. Wound do best as a single.

Cassie

Rosie

Rosie is a boy. Oh well, he is deaf and doesn't so much mind his name and quite frankly, he plays like a girl. He's bouncy and fun and very gentle so he's already a hit with all the ladies! Cassie is a bit more sensitive and while Rosie is entertaining his new found friends, Cassie is being responsible and trying to get things organized. She is the worry wart in the partnership but seems to get along with other gentle fosters. Let's keep this silly pair 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!

Gizmo #2

This little one was found and eventually made his way into our hearts. He is loveable and has become instant friends with our 'pansy' fosters, romping and dooking with the likes of Rosie, Sable and Mowgli. Gizmo has recently discovered the rice box! Must be adopted with ferrety friends!

Clyde #2

Dixi

Five year old Clyde came with Ten month old Dixie and they sound like an oddly matched pair, except that they go everywhere together. They always seek each other out for a nap though they are definitely having a blast with the ever-growing 'pansy' foster crew. Clyde occasionally gets a bit rough with his play, which doesn't seem to make much of an impression since all the wimpy girls still love to cuddle with him at the end of a long day. Dixie is just sweet as pie and fun, fun, fun! They must stay together.

Marshall

Charlie #4

Marshall and Charlie are wonderful ferrets and instantly got on with our large 'pansy' foster group. Charlie is busy, always puttering around, while Marshall loves to be held so he can give endless kisses. Must be adopted together.

Bandita

Harley #3

Harley and Bandita are fun fuzzbutts. Harley looks a bit odd with her tumour-tipped tail at this moment, but let me tell you, nothing is gonna slow this crazy gal down. Both are playing with our large group of pansy fosters and are fitting right in. Must be adopted together and Harley will be visiting our vet to assess whether the tumour is operable or not.

Poke

Fern

Poke, the ferret, is crazy, as is her pal, Fern. They run, they play, they hide things, squeak, dook, run and play some more. Must be adopted together but are loving other pansy fosters.

Curly

Curly is a hoot! He came with Mo and Larry and true to his name, his tail is the most crooked I have ever seen in a ferret! He is not a cuckoo as his brother Mo, but is also not far behind. Loves people and happily snuggles in with two legged companions, well before Mo is ready to settle down at all. Larry has effectively disowned them both, though tolerates their presence reluctantly, so Curly just needs to stick with Mo if he is adopted.

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! Came with Larry, who would happily disown all ferrets, and Curly. We would atleast 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.

Nicky #2

Adoption Pending

She is cute and fun just like a young ferret should be.....

Alex

Sophie (aka Sarah)

Alex and Sophie are a hoot. Sophie spends her time hiding, cuddling or snuffling on the floor while Alex rips around tormenting his friends. A fun pair and may get along with an existing furry family. Of course, must be adopted together.