Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting a kit from Novel Beginnings Ferretry!

Because many people do rush into ferret ownership, we want to ensure that the decision you have made to adopt a ferret is the right one, both for you and for the ferret. This application is the first step in the adoption process from Novel Beginnings. Once your application has been processed and reviewed, I will call you to move to the remainder of the approval process. This process will consist of the three following steps:

  • A telephone interview, in which will be discussed your familiarity with ferrets, their needs, and the commitment it will take to welcome ferrets to your home.

  • A reference check; we may wish to contact any references and/or veterinarians you provide on this application.

  • A visit to our ferretry, if possible. We do not ship, so a visit to the ferretry is required, or we can make arrangements to meet at a ferret event/show if you are not close enough for a visit.

If at any time you have questions about the adoption process, feel free to contact me. I thank you again for your interest in getting a kit from Novel Beginnings Ferretry!


If you would rather download the application and email it in, please use the following link.

Download Application

Personal Information

Applicant's Name
Address
City, State, Zip
 Home Phone
Work Phone
 Email Address


House

Apartment

Other


Rent

Own

Live with parents




















Yes

No

Pet Ownership History

Please include information here for all pets EXCEPT ferrets









Ferret Ownership Information















Yes

No







Yes

No

If yes, what test was used, when was it done and what was your result?



Cage

Ferret Room

Free Run




Yes

No

Not Sure














Ferret Knowledge Information

This section is intended to ascertain your current knowledge about ferrets






Yes

No



About This Adoption


Under a year

1 - 3

3 - 5

5 +

Any age

Policy and Guideline Information

Novel Beginnings Ferretry maintains policies about our adoptions which are clearly outlined in our adoption contract, which, if approved, you will be required to agree to and sign. The following questions will alert you to some of our policies so that you can make a sound decision about adoption from us. After each question, you will be prompted to check "yes," "no," or "more information." If you have any questions about any of the following statements, please select "more information."


We require of all adopters that only high-quality ferret or kitten kibble (i.e., Innova EVO, Innova Feline, Natural Gold, Totally Ferret, TFS Superior Choice, Zupreem, Eukanuba Kitten, etc.) be provided to the ferrets, in addition to either whole prey or Bob's Chicken Gravy. All kits are raised on a more natural diet for the betterment of their health. This food costs a little more than the store-bought cat foods. Do you agree to feed at least two of these types of kibbles, in addition to either whole prey or Bob's Chicken Gravy?

Yes

No

More info
We require that adopters provide canine distemper and rabies vaccinations for the ferret(s) and that each ferret be given an annual check-up by a ferret-knowledgable veterinarian. Will you adhere to this policy?


Yes

No

More info
We require that when any adopted ferret reaches the age of four and every year thereafter, at the ferrets annual check up, a CBC (complete blood count) and Blood Glucose tests be administered. These tests can range from $50 - $100. Do you agree to have these tests done?


Yes

No

More info
The cost of medical treatment for ferrets can be costly, particularly in their older years. If your ferret(s) become ill, we require that any reasonable medical tests and procedures be performed, and that the ferret(s) are NOT put to sleep rather than treating due to financial setback. We also require that a necropsy be done upon the death of said ferret. This knowledge helps us to improve our lines for health & longevity. Do you agree to provide all necessary medical care?

Yes

No

More info
If for any reason you can no longer keep any ferret you adopt, or if it/they need medical treatment that you cannot afford, we require that the ferret(s) be returned to Novel Beginniings Ferretry and that they will not be given or sold to another party. Will you agree to this policy?


Yes

No

More info

We know that this application is long and comprehensive. However, due to the high volume of ferrets that go through the shelter system and the reasons why they wound up there, we feel that we cannot be thorough enough in our screening process. We thank you for your time in completing this application and we will contact you once it has been reviewed.

Thank you

Mary McCarty
Novel Beginning's Ferretry
State College, PA 16804
814-237-9267



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