| Most shelters will let you bring back your ferret, if he | | | | The third question is Should I purchase from one of |
| or she does not work out with you at home. | | | | the many ferret breeders? If you want top of the |
| Adoption costs are lower than most other options | | | | line ferret than a private breeder is the way to go. If |
| and is a great way to be a more responsible ferret | | | | you are going to breed or show your ferret private |
| owner. | | | | breeders may be more expensive but thet can |
| The first question is should I purchase a ferret? For | | | | provide you with papers. A bad breeder just wants |
| my family and me a ferret is a good pet? Ferrets live | | | | to sell their ferrets whereas good breeders will want |
| a long time to about the age of 8 years old. Should I | | | | to work with you, honest and be helpful. |
| get a male or a female ferret and if I get a female | | | | The fourth question is Should I purchase my ferret |
| ferret, do I want to breed her? These questions and | | | | from a shelter? A shelter is a fine place to adopt a |
| more should be answered and researched before | | | | pet and a ferret is no exception. Shelters have all |
| you want to bring a ferret home. When purchasing a | | | | kinds of animals and ferrets need homes too. To |
| ferret you should be alert to clear eyes, has a | | | | adopt a ferret the fees will range between $50-$100 |
| healthy and shinny coat, strong whiskers and teeth, | | | | which is less than elsewhere. It is a lot cheaper than |
| and finally their personality. | | | | purchasing a ferret elsewhere. A shelter ferret may |
| The second question is- Is purchasing my ferret at a | | | | be a little older than a pet store or a breeder would |
| pet store right for me? Pet stores are basically the | | | | sell their ferrets them as babies. Shelter worker will |
| main place people think of when they want to | | | | know the personalities of each ferret an adopted |
| purchase a pet they don't think of ferret breeders. | | | | ferret plus they will all ready be litter and nipped |
| Make sure that the store employees know about | | | | trained. It may be a lot more rewarding to adopt a |
| ferrets and can answer your questions, ferrets are | | | | ferret instead of purchasing elsewhere. |
| usually brought to pet stores in mass production and | | | | Shelters will ask questions to be sure that you will be |
| therefore, they are a little smaller than they would be | | | | a good pet owner, they want to find good families |
| from private ferret breeders. Be sure to ask that | | | | for their pets. If he or she does not work out with |
| they give you a written health guarantee if you | | | | you at home most shelters will let you bring back |
| purchase your ferret from a pet store. If you do not | | | | your ferret. Adoption costs are lower than most |
| offer you a health guarantee, that usually means | | | | places and is a great way to help support your local |
| they are not healthy and would be wise to look | | | | shelter. The kits will probably be little box trained and |
| elsewhere for your pet. Do not buy your ferret on | | | | a little older than most places would sell them. |
| first impulse. Check back often to make sure he or | | | | The four reasons to leave ferret breeding to ferret |
| she looks good always. Occasionally ferrets from pet | | | | breeders is where do I purchase a ferret, whether it |
| stores may not be socialized enough for humans to | | | | is by a pet store, private breeder, or by adoption. |
| bring into their family, pet stores tend to sell ferrets | | | | Your ferret will become your best friends any way |
| too early. These ferrets need special care and | | | | you Choose, you just make sure it will be the best |
| patience, so it is a good idea to purchase your pet | | | | way for you! |
| elsewhere. | | | | |