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Ferret PAWS (NZ) Inc operates a ferret adoption service for ferrets that have been lost, abandoned, or donated. All ferrets are veterinarian checked, vaccinated and desexed. Ferrets are only placed with approved adoptees, and the ferret adoption process is the subject of policies, procedures and rules intended to ensure the long term welfare of the ferret. Prospective adoptees should be aware of the rules further down this page before committing themselves to a ferret.
We usually have a large number of ferrets available for adoption in both Auckland and Wellington. If you live outside of these areas we may still be able to arrange an adoption.
(Please note that we are not able to adopt ferrets to locations outside of New Zealand.)
If you may be interested in adopting a pre-loved fuzzy, please contact
Ferret PAWS: e-mail ferretpaws@hotmail.com
LOST AND FOUND FERRETS:
We also operate a ferret adoption service for lost, abandoned and surrendered ferrets in New Zealand. Any ferrets found in the Auckland area will be collected free of charge and cared for. Ferrets will be kept for a minimum of two weeks while an attempt is made to locate their owners, after which they may be placed. All ferrets are checked by a veterinary surgeon, and are vaccinated and desexed as required whilst in Ferret PAWS care. This is a non-profit service operated entirely by volunteers, so any contributions of ferret bedding, food or cages will be gratefully accepted. For details of lost and found ferrets, or to report a lost or a found ferret, contact Ferret PAWS (details above).
ADOPTION RULES
- The adopter shall provide the ferret with humane care and maintain it in accordance with all current and future New Zealand laws.
- The adopter shall provide the ferret with necessary veterinary care upon sickness, disease or injury. In addition, the adopter shall take the ferret to the vet once a year for an annual health exam and routine canine distemper vaccinations.
- The adopter shall provide a high quality diet (for example Totally Ferret or Iams Kitten).
- If, for any reason, the adopter can not keep the ferret, the adopter must return the ferret to Ferret PAWS (NZ) Inc. The ferret shall not be given away, sold, or exchanged without the prior written permission of Ferret PAWS (NZ) Inc.
- The ferret shall reside at the adopter's address.
- The adopter shall keep the ferret as a household pet.
- The adoption fee is non-refundable.
- The adopter, from the date of this contract, agrees to release and indemnify Ferret PAWS (NZ) Inc from any and all claims, known and unknown, now or hereafter arising in connection with this ferret.
- The adopter consents to examination of the ferret and the environment ("home check") by Ferret PAWS (NZ) Inc approximately three months from the date of adoption.
- The adopter consents to reclamation of the ferret by Ferret PAWS (NZ) Inc at any time for failure to comply with the terms of this Contract, for any misrepresentation of facts made by the adopter, or for any breech of the Wildlife (Farming of Unprotected Wildlife) Regulations 1985 involving the ferret.
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