Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email:
Age:

Occupation: Work Phone:
Driver's license:   Identification is required to adopt.
Do you own or rent your home? Own Rent
Note: A recent mortgage statement must be shown 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 listed above. If this is not available, written permission on letterhead from your landlord is necessary. This is required to adopt.
Landlord's name: Phone number:
How long have you lived at your current address:
How many people live in your home? Number of Children: Age & sex (if applicable):
Does anyone in your household have allergies to pets? Yes No

Why do you want a ferret as a pet?

Have you done any research about ferrets? If yes, please describe:

Do you currently have other pets?
Do your pets live indoors or outdoors?

List all animals in your household:
          Name       Type of Animal       Age       Spay/Neuter       Rabies/Distemper       Where Kept

List all 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

Have you ever owned a ferret before? Yes No. If yes, do you still have him/her? Yes No
Who will be the primary caretaker of this ferret?
Do you have, at minimum, 1-2 hours daily to play with your ferret?
Are you willing to make, at minimum, 1-2 hours daily to play with your ferret?
What do you plan to do if your new ferret does not get along with your existing pets?
What type of cage do you have for your ferret? Please describe it, including dimensions:
Where in your home do you plan to keep your ferret's cage?
Are you willing to "ferret proof" your home? Keep in in mind that if a ferret can fit his head through, he can usually fit his entire body through:
Will you continue to feed a quality ferret food?
What do you currently feed your ferrets? (if applicable)

Do you have a veterinarian? Yes No.
Veterinarian's name & phone number:
Please note: We do check veterinary references!
Does your veterinarian specialize in ferrets?
If not, will you take your ferret to a veterinarian that specializes in ferrets?
Do you agree to give your new ferret regular healthcare? (Annual vet visits, distemper & rabies vaccinations):
How do you plan to handle any medical issues that arise, keeping in mind that medical care can be quite expensive?

Are you & your family prepared to make a lifetime commitment to owning a ferret?

Are you interested in any particular ferret(s) in our shelter? If yes, which one(s):

Do you have any preferences? (sex, color, age):

Do you agree to contact WFRS if you can no longer keep your ferret(s)?

How did you hear about our rescue efforts?

Thank you for the information. If there is anything else you think would be helpful, please list it here:

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 or a recent mortgage statement is available as proof of ownership will be provided when I visit the shelter.

You must be at least 18 years old to adopt, or have a parent or guardian present.

Signature: Date:

We reserve the right to refuse adoption for ANY and NO reason.