Can ferrets be special needs?
What are the special needs of ferrets? Ferrets are highly social creatures and require a time commitment to maintain their welfare. To be good house pets, ferrets need to be socialized and handled from a young age; establishing familiarity with people may help to control aggressive behavior.
What are the needs of a ferret?
Ferrets should not be continuously confined to their cage. They should be let out at least 2-3 hours a day, but the more the better. They are intelligent, curious and socially interactive animals. They need a safe, “ferret proof”, supervised play area or room that they can explore and investigate.
Do ferrets need companions?
Ferrets are social and affectionate and should always live with a companion of their own species. Ferrets can usually coexist peacefully and even amicably with cats and dogs. However, they shouldn’t be allowed free access to smaller companions such as birds or rodents, as they prey on them in nature.
Is it possible to adopt a special needs Ferret?
The choice to adopt a Special Needs ferret is a very loving, unselfish act. These ferrets bring love, happiness, and gratitude into your home. It is important to note, however, that these ferrets are available for Special Needs adoptions because they might have a terminal illness and a shorter life expectancy.
Are there special needs ferrets at Rocky’s?
Rocky’s Ferret Rescue & Shelter often has elderly and/or ill ferrets in our care. Although they are available for traditional adoption, many times they are passed over and end up living in the shelter much longer than they should. For this reason, some of our ferrets qualify for a Special Needs adoption.
Do you have to take care of a ferret if you buy it?
First most, understand that no matter what, even if you buy a Ferret for sale, or adopt, as a new pet owner it is your responsibility to care for the Ferret it’s entire lifespan. Part of that responsibility is taking time to understand the basic needs of a Ferret. At the top of that list should be getting know the diet of a Ferret.
Why did my Ferret go to a shelter?
Most pets arrive at shelters because the owner had to move, could no longer afford the pet, had a death in the family, or simply gave up the responsibly of being a care taker for a Ferret. Before bringing home a Ferret, make sure you have considered the full impact of your decision.
The choice to adopt a Special Needs ferret is a very loving, unselfish act. These ferrets bring love, happiness, and gratitude into your home. It is important to note, however, that these ferrets are available for Special Needs adoptions because they might have a terminal illness and a shorter life expectancy.
Rocky’s Ferret Rescue & Shelter often has elderly and/or ill ferrets in our care. Although they are available for traditional adoption, many times they are passed over and end up living in the shelter much longer than they should. For this reason, some of our ferrets qualify for a Special Needs adoption.
First most, understand that no matter what, even if you buy a Ferret for sale, or adopt, as a new pet owner it is your responsibility to care for the Ferret it’s entire lifespan. Part of that responsibility is taking time to understand the basic needs of a Ferret. At the top of that list should be getting know the diet of a Ferret.
Most pets arrive at shelters because the owner had to move, could no longer afford the pet, had a death in the family, or simply gave up the responsibly of being a care taker for a Ferret. Before bringing home a Ferret, make sure you have considered the full impact of your decision.
