ADOPTION APPLICATION Welcome to the Lakeroad Ferret Farm Rescue/Shelter Adoption Program. The following information will help us assist you in the selection of a ferret (s). This form and the interview with a Lakeroad Ferret Farm representative are designed to help you find the ferret/s most compatible with you and your lifestyle. In order to be considered as an adopter you must: Be 21 years of age or older; Have ID showing your current address Have the knowledge and consent of your landlord; in writing Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for a pet. Be willing to come to the shelter more than once to allow the ferret(s) to pick you for their new 4-ever home. Completion of this application does not guarantee adoption of a Lakeroad Ferret Farm ferret. Please answer all questions. Thank you! Name of Applicant Date Street Address: City: State: Zip: Driver's License #: Phone #: Cell phone#: E-mail: Age: Job:
-2- Describe in detail the ferret(s) you are looking for: Would this be your first ferret? O Yes O No What kind of pets have you had in the past five years? Do you currently have any pets? O Yes O No If yes, what kind? (Include age, sex and breed) Have they been spayed or neutered? O Yes O No O Don't Know Are your pets current with their vaccinations? O Yes O No O Don't know What happened to the pets you no longer have?
-3- Have you ever had a pet euthanised? O Yes O No If yes, please explain: If you already have pets, how will they/it adjust to a new ferret in the house? Why do you want this ferret? (You can tick more than one) O House pet O Companion O Companion for other pet O Other: Any comments: How many adults are there in your household? How many children, and ages? Does any member of your household have an allergy to ferrets? O Yes O No Is someone home during the day? O Yes O No Who?
-4- How many hours each day will the ferret be without human company? Explain: Which do you live in? O House O Apartment O Condo O Mobile home O Other (please explain) Do you own or rent your home? O Own O Rent If you rent, may we contact the owner to obtain permission for this ferret to live in your home? O Yes No Do you have a dog door? O Yes O No If your new ferret is not housebroken, what method will you use to train him/her? Will you keep the ferret up-to-date on vaccinations? O Yes O No Who is your veterinarian/are they ferret knowledgeable? City or town: Vet's phone number: How frequently will the ferret (s) be allowed out of the cage for exercise? Where will the ferret (s) be kept during the day? During the night?
-6- Who will be the main person responsible for care of the ferret (s)? If you go away for a few days, or on vacation, who will take care of the Ferret (s) and how will that be accomplished? If you move, will you take the ferret (s) with you? O Yes O No If no, please explain: How much are you willing to spend on medical bills for your ferret? O up to $100.00 O up to $500.00 O up to $1000.00 O up to $ 50000.00 O Whatever it takes What would you do if the vet bills go over this amount? Have you ever applied to adopt a ferret before? O Yes O No If yes, when/where? Was the adoption successful? O Yes O No If yes, what happened to that animal? If no, please explain:
-7- Are you willing to allow a Lakeroad Ferret Farm representative to come to see where the ferret will be living? O Yes O No What times would suit you best for a Lakeroad Ferret Farm representative to visit you to see where the ferret will be living? What do you consider an acceptable reason for giving up an animal? Are you willing to take responsibility for the ferret for the next 5 to seven years? O Yes O No References: #1. Name: Contact phone number(s): #2. Name: Contact phone number(s): Comments or questions: Thank you for your interest in adopting a Lakeroad Ferret Farm shelter ferret!