Adopt a ferret
Boris
F014/2012
Type:
FerretBreed:
DomesticA bit about Boris
Boris is an adventurous ferret who loves to be mischevious and will do things to get your attention whether that be running off with your gloves or hiding from you. An experienced ferret owner is needed for him as he can nip on occassions. A home with another ferret would be nice.
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Casper
F003/2013
Type:
FerretBreed:
DomesticA bit about Casper
Casper is still a young ferret who should be fine to go with another ferret and as long as children are supervised should make a great pet
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Jo-jo
F017/2012
Type:
FerretBreed:
DomesticA bit about Jo-jo
Jojo is still a young ferret and isn't used to being handled and will nip as she gets scared. We haven't managed to double her with any other ferrets yet but are hoping to do so soon. No small children for her.
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Pongo
F002/2013
Type:
FerretBreed:
FerretA bit about Pongo
Pongo is a cheekly little ferret who can nip when hes excied. We haven't managed to double as yet but we are hoping to change that soon. He should be fine to go with other ferrets and children should always be supervised around him but only because of his nipping. With regular handling will make a...
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Wilfred
F019/2012
Type:
FerretBreed:
FerretA bit about Wilfred
Wilfred is a very active ferret and can on occassions nip we havent managed to double him yet but are hoping to in a couple of weeks. children should be supervised around him.
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Wurzel
F005/2013
Type:
FerretBreed:
DomesticA bit about Wurzel
Worzel is a very nice ferret who can at times be an escape artist but doesn't go far hes just interested in his surounding. He is looking for a female ferret where he can lazy about on sunny days.
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Adoption Procedure
Adopting an animal from the Altham animal centre is not as easy as turn up, choose an animal and go home. But don't let that put you off!
The animals in our care are very precious to us and we want to ensure that their new home and owners are suitable, so that the new owner and the animal have the best possible start. With this policy in mind, there are certain things that we need to check. For example, anybody who wishes to adopt an animal will require a home check before the animal can leave the centre.
Please do not expect to turn up, choose a pet and leave. Many people do and feel disapointed that this isn't the procedure.
Here is a quick and simple guide to the adoption process
1 : Visit the animal centre and select an animal
2 : Fill in an adoption Questionnaire
3 : Meet the animal or walk the dog
4 : If meeting is successful, place a reserve fee on the animal
5 : Dogs must be walked twice on seperate occasions
6 : All family members must meet a cat or dog. If other dogs are owned they must be brought to the animal centre to meet with the dog being adopted
7 : A home visit will be carried out
8 : If the home visit is successful an appointment must be made to collect the animal
9 : When collecting the animal, all adoption paperwork will be completed and the balance of the adoption fee paid. Please bring ID with you
10 : All cats and small animals must be transported in a suitable carrier
11 : All dogs must leave the premises with a suitable collar, dog tag and on a lead
Six to eight weeks after adoption, a follow up home visit will be made to see how the adoption has gone
Important note : Some animals may leave the animal centre before they have been neutered. A free neutering voucher will be issued which must be used within 6 months of the adoption date.
Adoption Fees
The fee to adopt a dog is £110.00 with a deposit of £10.00
The fee to adopt a cat is £55.00 with a deposit of £10.00
The fee to adopt a rabbit is £30.00 with a deposit of £5.00
The fee to adopt a ferret is £30.00 with a deposit of £5.00
The fee to adopt a guinea pig is £15.00 with a deposit of £1.00
The fee to adopt a hamster is £5.00 with a deposit of £1.00
IMPORTANT
• DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID IN ORDER TO RESERVE AN ANIMAL FROM THIS CENTRE
• THE DEPOSIT WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE ADOPTION FEE ON COLLECTION OF THE ANIMAL.
• DEPOSITS ARE NON REFUNDABLE
• NO ANIMAL CAN BE RESERVED UNLESS A DEPOSIT HAS BEEN PAID
• PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
