HOFA FERRET ADOPTION APPLICATION

Name *

First Name Last Name

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone number *

Email address *

example@example.com

Preferred contact type *

Are you over 18? *

Is the person listed/completing this application going to be the primary caregiver for any adopted ferrets? *

Have you ever surrendered any animal to a local animal shelter? If so, give details and situation. *

Doing so will not automatically disqualify you from adopting

Have you or any one in the ferret's future household ever been arrested, charged or convicted for animal cruelty or animal hoarding? *

Please visit hofa.petfinder.com and list any of our current adoptables you are interested in.

What age ferret(s) are you looking for?

Kit (under 1) 1 -3 yr old 4+ yr old Not sure Special needs Any

What age(s) of ferret(s) are you interested in?

Any Kit (up to 1 year) Young (1-3 years) Adult (3-5 years) Senior (5+ years)

If you marked interest in senior ferrets above: Senior ferrets can still be very full of energy and be very beloved members of your family, but are you prepared to potentially lose the ferrets in a year or less?

Would you consider giving a home to an older/special needs ferret? *

Deaf, blind, in need of lots of special TLC, long-term illness, etc.

If adopting younger, are you prepared to care for the ferrets for 6-9 years (average lifespan)? *

How many ferrets are you interested in? (Check all that apply) *

Single Pair Trio Large Group

Why are you interested in adopting a ferret? *

The more info the better!

Have you ever owned ferrets? *

How many years experience do you have caring for ferrets? *

Do you own ferrets now? *

If you answered yes above, how many ferrets do you currently own?

Please tell us about your current ferrets so we can best match your family with one or more of our adoptable(s).

Ages of ferrets, personalities, etc.

If you previously but do not currently own ferrets, what happened to them?

Re-homed, Illness, Deceased at What Age...

Ferrets are high maintenance! As a potential first time ferrant, what research have you done to prepare yourself for owning ferrets?

List resources you've learned from

Do you have other pets? *

If you answered yes above, please list the types and numbers of other pets in your household.

Dogs, cats, birds, other small animals, etc.

Do you have a cage (with outside playtimes) or do you plan on letting your adopted ferrets free-roam (only caged when unsupervised)? *

Do you have the ability to provide at least 4+ hours of out of cage playtime daily for any ferret(s) you adopt? *

If your employment or family situation requires travel, have you given consideration or made arrangements for the ferrets' care while you are away? *

Have you chosen an exotic vet? If so, whom? *

Provide vet's name or clinic name. If not, there is a list is on the HOFA website or we can help you find one.

Ferrets are expensive! They need annual vet visits for vaccinations (rabies and distemper) and other common health issues. Are you willing to spend $100+ per year on vet visits? *

Please make sure you've researched all the common illness ferrets can be prone to.

Housing situation *

If renting, we require written proof from landlord that you are permitted to have ferrets.

Are there children living in the household? *

Please list the ages of all children living in the household.

Does anyone in the household have known pet allergies? *

Any additional info you think might help us make a decision on your application or match your family with any of our adoptables?

Do you agree to provide follow-up info about any adopted ferrets at HOFA's request? *

My initials below certify that I understand I will return any adopted ferret to HOFA rescue if I am unable to care for them properly in the future. *

Clear

I certify that to the best of my knowledge the above answers are true and correct.

Clear

HOFA ADOPTION APPLICATION