Adoption ApplicationAll fields are required to be filled in to be considered. Name * First Name Last Name Email * Address * Address 1 Address 2 City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Phone * (###) ### #### VETERINARY INFORMATION Vet's Name * First Name Last Name Practice Name * Phone * (###) ### #### Emergency Vets that see Ferrets * Please put information on an emergency vet clinic that sees ferrets. KIT PREFERENCE Litter Preference * If none, state ANY litter Color Preference * Albino Black Sable Sable Chocolate Champagne Any Color ABOUT YOUR HOUSEHOLD Why are you interested in a privately bred ferret? * What are you looking for in a privately bred ferret? * Pet ferret Ferret to be bred How many ferrets have you owned? * How long have you owned ferrets? * Is this your first privately bred ferret? * Do you have any other pets? If yes, what kind of pets do you own and how many? * What happened to the pets that you have owned? * In the last 5 years, state why you've taken your pets to a vet office. * Are your ferrets up to date on their vaccine? When was their most recent vaccination? What were the names of the vaccines given? (E.g. Imrab-3 by Merial. Ferret Rabies is not acceptable name) * Have your ferrets ever been tested for Aleutian Disease Virus (ADV)? If yes, when were they tested and what were the results? Type of Housing * Apartment Condo Dorm/on-campus living Single family residence Other Homeownership * Rent Own Live with parents/family/friends How many adults live in this household? * How many children and what are their ages? * Are all adults agreeing with the potential ownership of a ferret? * OWNERSHIP QUESTIONS Describe your potential ferret's living space. * How many hours will the ferret be left in this living space? * What ferret resources (social media, YouTube, Facebook , organizations) have you used or follow regularly? Name the pages, YouTubers, etc. * Any experience with sheltering, rescuing, organization time with ferrets? If so, list the organizations. * Describe foods you have fed ferrets and what you intend on feeding. List brands, companies, etc. * If raw, please post what would be fed each day for a week. What is your current ferret set-up? If you do not have any, please describe what you have and what you intend on having for the ferret. * Check the TRUE statements * Ferrets require a minimum of 4 hours out of a cage. Ferrets require ample amounts of water and food available to them throughout the day Ferrets are expensive, and require a minimum of $1000 emergency funds always available. Ferrets love rubber and foam materials, but these materials can cause an intestinal blockage and should not be given ever. Ferrets require bathing. Ferrets need to have their teeth brushed. Ferrets do not require vaccines. Ferrets are caged animals. Ferrets cannot get Aleutian Disease Virus. Ferrets need a litter that is non-clumping. Free roaming when unsupervised is safe. Chicken breast can be fed as a complete meal every day. Fruits are OK to feed ferrets. Salmon oil or other small fish oils are safe for ferrets as a treat. Supplements are necessary even when providing a balanced diet Ferrets can live for how many years? * Do you understand that this is a lifelong commitment? * How often do ferrets need to be vetted? When should that number increase? * Do you agree to give updates on the ferrets from time-to-time? * If you have any questions about the ferret, ferret's health, etc. who would you contact? * Please provide any additional information you think may be relevant in this application process. * If you could not take care of the ferret for any reason, what would you do? * If at any time, you are unable to take care of your ferret, we require that the ferret be returned to Lilac Grove Ferretry and that they are not to be given or sold to another party. Do you agree to this policy? All information provided here is true and accurate to your knowledge. Any information that is found to be not true will result in a denial of your application. Completion of this application does not mean you're automatically approved. Following the review of the application (usually in the new year), I will be conducting phone interviews for applicants and I will reach out to your references. Once an application is approved, I will do my best to match a ferret to your preferences once a kit becomes available. As a breeder, I reserve the rights not to place a kit at any time. Please acknowledge these last statements by selecting the following options. * I acknowledge. I do not acknowledge. Thank you! Your application was submitted.
