Ferret Association of Connecticut

Serving Ferrets & Owners Nationwide Since 1991

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Telephone
  • Email
  • RSS Feed

  • About Us
    • Mission
    • Policy Statement
    • People
    • History
    • Financial Reports
    • Shelter Statistics
  • Shelter
    • Adoption
      • Adoption Process
        • Adoption Application
    • Foster Program Details
    • Surrenders
      • Admission Process
    • Assisted Adoptions
    • Lost – Found
    • ACO – Humane Organizations
      • ACO Guide to Ferrets
  • About Ferrets
    • Behavior
      • Biting
      • Litter Box
      • Tail Wagging
    • General Care
      • Food
        • Safe Food Handling
        • Good Ferret Food
        • Supplemental Feeding
      • Housing
    • Health
      • Emergencies
      • Covid 19 in Ferrets
      • Illness & Disease
      • Loss
      • Routine Care
        • Vaccinations
          • Canine Distemper Vaccination
          • Rabies Vaccination
      • Tips & Suggestions
      • Treatments
    • Safety
      • Bacitracin and Ferrets
      • Disaster Preparation
      • Heat & Ferrets
      • Holiday Decorating With Ferrets
      • Paper Shredder Danger
  • Programs
    • Foster Program
    • Newsletters & Brochures
      • Brochures
    • Animal Control Officer Training
    • Canine Distemper Fund – Xavier Group
    • Ferret Care Grants
    • Ferret Shelters Directory
    • Social Media Program
    • Ferret Shelter Forum 2016
      • Workshop Videos
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Events
    • Foster Program
    • Publication Subscription
    • Shop & Search
    • Volunteer
    • Help Ferrets In Your Community
  • Social Media
    • Blog
    • Facebook Posts
    • Twitter Posts
  • Shelter Listings
  • Library
    • Art & History
    • Fun & Humor
    • Law & Regulations
    • Other Mustelids
    • Paw Print e-News Back Issues
    • Press Releases
    • Resources and Links
    • Shelter Stories
      • A Tale of Two Ferrets
      • Mira
    • Sitemap
  • Ferret Treasures Store
    • Shop the Store
      • Jewelry
      • Bedding
      • Clothes
      • FACT Programs Newsletters
      • Other Gifts: Figurines, Household, Ornaments
      • Patches
      • Toys & Plush
      • CD Fund Items
    • Shipping Returns & Payments
    • About Ferret Treasures
Home » Shelter » Surrenders
Two ferrets in pet taxi Ferret Association of Connecticut

Where are we going?

Surrendering A Ferret

The Ferret Association of Connecticut operates a small, limited capacity, “no-kill” shelter. We can house about 20 ferrets.

Because we do not euthanize healthy animals, we can not accept every ferret.

FACT does not have the capacity or the funding to board or hold ferrets for people facing personal or economic issues. Due to our size, even 1 extra animal in the shelter means turning away another in need. Upon request, we may be able to refer you to private homes willing to temporarily board ferrets for a reasonable fee.

Thinking of Giving Away Your Ferret?

Older (4 years+) ferrets may become extremely stressed and/or ill entering a shelter environment. Since a ferret’s lifespan is normally only about 6 years, please carefully consider whether placement is the best option for your pet.

We are happy to give information or suggestions that might allow you to keep your ferret. It is tempting to imagine a perfect home where your pet will receive all the care and attention it might lack, but those homes are rare. A slightly imperfect home is better than no home.

Some of the suggestions here may help you overcome some common problems.

If You Need To Find A Home For Your Ferret

We feel that YOU are the best qualified person to find a home for your pet. You know everything about your ferrets and their habits. It will reduce the level of stress they are going to experience and if approached properly, you can you rest assured that you have done everything possible for them. These tips should help.

Still Need to Surrender?

Following is information on the Ferret Association of Connecticut’s Admission Process.

Donate Now!

Quick Links

I Am Looking to Adopt A Ferret
I Need to Surrender A Ferret
I Lost - Found A Ferret!
Ferret Emergencies
Ferret Symptoms Chart
Ferret Care Brochures
FACT Membership
Foster A Ferret
Volunteer
Blog
Contact FACT
FACT is approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (C) (3) tax-exempt organization and all donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. FACT's Federal Identification Number (EIN) is 061386567.

Platinum is Guidestar's highest recognition level for publicly disclosing financial and program results.

FACT is participant of the Combined Federal Campaign which allows us to accept payroll deductions from federal government and postal employees. Please use our CFC Code of 40910 to ensure your donations reach us.

Copyright © 2023 · Acknowledgements · Privacy Policy · Terms of Use · Contact Us · Log in