Submit an application: You will be asked to fill out an adoption application with various information about you, where you live, who lives with you and previous ferret experience among other things. All information is confidential and we do not sell our lists. The information requested is to help us get to know you and your situation so we can match you up with the best ferret for you. Not having experience or not already having supplies* does not disqualify you. We view the application as an opportunity to educate. We’re not judging you and you will not be graded!
*In fact, we’d really rather you did not buy supplies until you have talked to us. We hate it when people waste their money on inferior products. Remember, pet stores are there to sell you things. Not everything they carry is good.
Wait for our reply via email: We will review your application and reply via email with questions and/or suggested reading. We usually answer within 48 hours. If you do not receive an email within that time period, please contact us. Once any questions have been answered (feel free to ask questions of your own), then we move on to the next step. [To ensure you get our email, make sure our domain name is on your email “allowed” (white) list (hide-e-hole.com) so our email won’t be put in your spam folder.]
Schedule an appointment: Appointments are usually evenings and weekends. Shelter mom has a day job, so if you just drop in, you may be disappointed to find no one here. We would appreciate notification if you cannot make your scheduled appointment or if you change your mind. Please email or call to let us know if you can’t make it.
If you have other ferrets, the best way to pick a new friend is to let them do the picking. Not all ferrets get along, and it’s best to try them out first.