Fostering

Many of the animals surrendered to FURRY are not suitable for adoption when they first arrive at the shelter. Part of FURRY's foster care program is to increase the animal’s chance of adoption. Animals are released, on a temporary basis, to foster care providers, who will care for the animal until such time as it is ready to be adopted.

Some ferrets may not be adoptable. Normally this is due to health reasons. FURRY is a no-kill shelter, and some special foster homes are needed to provide a home for these special needs ferrets.

Only members of FURRY Ferret Rescue can foster animals for FURRY Ferret Rescue. We require that you fill out a Foster Application, which must be approved by the FURRY board. After approval, a binding foster agreement must be signed so that the person willing to foster understands their responsibilities to the ferrets and to FURRY.

The foster application can be found here.

In the event that the animal in your foster care becomes ill, please contact us immediately. FURRY does have veterinarians that we use exclusively, and only these veterinarians may be used (except in rare cases of extreme emergency). In all cases, an appointment must be made through FURRY for treatment. If, however, after hours care and emergency care are required, it is the foster care provider's responsibility to coordinate and pay for those services. Hopefully, if proper guidelines are followed regarding the care of the animals, the need for such care will not be necessary.

Special Considerations: All ferrets fostered from our shelter must be kept indoors at all times to prevent injury and the spread of disease. If you are introducing a new ferret to a household with existing pets, keep the ferret separate from the rest of the animals for a day or two minimum so that it may adjust to its surroundings.

FURRY Ferret Rescue has exclusive veterinarians that we know are experienced in ferret care. Our Foster Coordinator will be available for scheduling appointments on a schedule that is best for our foster families. All routine vaccines, exams and testing is done by veterinarians we approve for our foster animals. Appointments must be scheduled ahead of time, at least a week in advance.

FURRY may periodically perform home visits/inspections to address concerns/questions of foster care providers and make sure animals are being cared for properly. Appointments will be made in advance of visit.

At the end of the foster period, shelter staff will examine the animals health, and if suitable for adoption, place the animal in the adoption area to await adoption.