If you want to buy a ferret, you should know that you have a better chance of getting exactly what you want. If you are looking for a specific color, you may be able to find a pet store or breeder who can provide what you are looking for. You can also find a baby or a kit that you can train. But you should also know that buying a ferret of your choice may cost you a bit more, and apart from that, you will have to pay for your pet’s neutering, vaccinations, microchipping and descent. Of course, it will be very different if you are looking for ferrets for adoption.
When it comes to ferrets for adoption, you should deal with the local ferret shelter, association and organizations in your area, such as the ASPCA in the US and the RSPCA in the UK, and check to see if any ferrets are available for adoption. You may be required to undergo an interview so the staff can assess your suitability for adopting a ferret and you may need to make several visits for them to see the environment you can provide for your future pet. You will also be given some hints and tips on how you can make your home ferret-proof.
Most ferrets up for adoption can be a bit older and some have already come from different homes. So before you decide which ferret to adopt, you want to make sure that you ask for the background on that specific ferret so that you can easily decide. Although these stallions have already been through human intervention, you may still need to train them, especially if they have some undesirable behaviors that you might want to change. You will also find out that some ferrets up for adoption have already had all the necessary vaccinations and have already been descended and neutered. If the ferrets you have chosen have not been through any of these, the shelter or association can do it for you but at an additional cost or refer you to a vet to help you with these things.
Some shelters may require you to adopt more than one ferret at a time, especially if you are considering more pets in the future. As a ferret owner, you should know that these creatures are highly social and would love to bond with other ferrets. There are some shelters that have pairs or groups of ferrets up for adoption and may not want to split them up individually. But if you really can’t take more than one ferret, then you can order a single ferret or you can also choose to buy one from a breeder or pet store.