| There are often many reason why ferret rescue is | | | | ownership and that you have the time and resources |
| necessary. A ferret can accidentally get lost in the | | | | available to meet those needs. |
| wild, or in a city. When such a thing happens it can be | | | | Be prepared, also, to pay an adoption fee. Fees can |
| very stressful not only for the pet but for the owner | | | | vary widely, but as a rule of thumb you can expect |
| as well. But even more tragic is when someone | | | | to pay between $75 and $100. Fees are necessary |
| releases a domesticated ferret deliberately because | | | | as they help support the shelter in the terrific work |
| they don't want to care for it anymore. They | | | | they are doing. |
| probably think that the ferret is capable of surviving | | | | Ferret Rescue Agencies and Shelters |
| on its own, but this is almost never true. | | | | There are an amazing number of agencies and |
| Attempting To Rescue a Lost Ferret | | | | shelters committed to ferret rescue. A good |
| If you find that your ferret has gone missing from | | | | resource you might want to check out is The |
| you home, here are some steps to take to try to | | | | American Ferret Association's Shelter List and the |
| get it back. | | | | FML Shelter List in the United States. |
| - Check everywhere you can think of that it might | | | | You will find several ferret rescue shelters in the UK, |
| like to hide - both inside and outside of your home | | | | Canada, Australia and lots of other countries, too. To |
| - Call your local ferret rescue agency and pet shelter | | | | find one near you, try an Internet search for "ferret |
| (giving them a picture would be helpful) | | | | rescue" in your area and you'll find lots of resources. |
| - Place an ad in your local newspaper and consider | | | | Alternately take a look in the Yellow Pages of your |
| offering a reward for the safe return of your pet | | | | local phone book. If they don't have a section for |
| - Check with any vets in your area to see if anyone | | | | ferret shelters, then look under "Animal Shelters." |
| has dropped off a stray or injured ferret | | | | Surrendering Your Ferret to a Rescue Shelter |
| - Put up flyers around your neighborhood with a | | | | Unforeseen circumstances can sometimes force you |
| picture of your missing pet and contact information | | | | into having to give up your pet. If you're not able to |
| How to Adopt from a Ferret Rescue Shelter | | | | find them a suitable home on your own, then you |
| Most ferret rescue shelters are happy when they | | | | should seriously consider finding a shelter that knows |
| can place a rescued ferret with a loving family. But, | | | | how to care for them and may be able to find them |
| don't think that you can just go to a shelter and take | | | | a new home. |
| one home. You will need to go through an application | | | | Never release a domesticated ferret into the wild. |
| process to determine if your family and living | | | | They have been a pet and simply won't be able to |
| environment is suitable for a pet ferret. | | | | adapt. Doing such a thing will only sentence them to |
| You will be required to show that you know and | | | | a slow and lonely death. |
| understand the basic requirements of ferret | | | | |