| So how much can you expect to pay for your | | | | same degree of information. Visit several and |
| ferret? Here we look at some tips to help you | | | | don't be afraid to ask questions about how the |
| make sure that you are paying the right price for | | | | ferrets are getting on, what they are being fed |
| your ferret. | | | | and what vaccinations they have had. A good pet |
| The price of ferrets will vary and can range from | | | | store should be able to give you this information |
| $50 to $400 depending on where you get your | | | | straight away, or at least go away and come |
| fuzzy from. Rescue shelters and Associations will | | | | back with it quickly. If you think you are being |
| generally charge less than either pet shops or | | | | given incomplete information then go away and |
| breeders and the latter will be the most | | | | find another that can answer your questions. You |
| expensive. | | | | should also see how the store assistants are |
| One thing you should consider is the quality of | | | | when handling the animals. This can be a good |
| information you are getting when you buy or | | | | indication of how knowledgeable they are. Make |
| adopt your new ferret. If you are purchasing | | | | sure you check their return policy as well. |
| from a specialist breeder they will have a wealth | | | | Rescue shelters and associations will be cheaper |
| of experience in dealing with ferrets of all ages | | | | still. They tend to ask for an adoption fee which |
| and can give you all the information you will need | | | | may be anywhere from $50 to $120. You will be |
| from what it has been fed to a breakdown of | | | | able to get a full history of the ferret while it has |
| shots he has been given and when. They may | | | | been homed in the shelter and may find out |
| also be willing to give you additional advice once | | | | where it has come from and why it is now with |
| you have got fuzzy home and hit a sticky patch | | | | them and not the previous owner. You may also |
| with him. If you really can't get on with him then | | | | be given a few toys and food to help integrate |
| a good breeder should also be willing to take your | | | | fuzzy into his new home. |
| ferret back and refund you a part, if not all, of | | | | Remember, the cost of your ferret is a one time |
| the money you paid for him. | | | | cost but you will have ongoing costs associated |
| If you are buying from a pet store you will | | | | with him for the rest of his life; feeding, vets fees |
| probably pay less than if you went to a breeder | | | | and toys to name a few. |
| (around $120 - $175) but you may not get the | | | | |