Boarding

    Dookie's House is not currently accepting ferrets for boarding.

 for owners or organizations who need temporary care for their ferrets. We have facilities for several ferrets at any one time. The actual number depends on the special requirements and compatibility of the ferrets and the current shelter load.

We will provide general care, daily handling and can administer any medications including injections and subcutaneous infusion.  Food is included.  Dookie's House currently feeds Path Valley Farms Ferret Diet, Marshalls Premium Ferret Food, The Ferret Store Superior Choice Ferret Food, and an Extra Care Indoor Cat Formula Cat Food.

Boarding rates are:

Daily:  $3 per ferret*                      
Weekly:  $18 per ferret*              * There is a 25% discount for four or more ferrets.
Monthly:  $60 per ferret*

You will be asked to provide proof of current distemper vaccination, any medications or significant medical history, an emergency phone number, and food if different from what we are feeding.  We also recommend that you also provide any familiar items like toys or special bedding to help make the fuzzies feel more comfortable.

We are ferret knowledgeable and equipped to take care of ill ferrets. You will be asked to sign a release allowing us to take your ferret to our vet, Dr. Mitsie Vargas in Winter Haven, in case of serious illness/injury.

To place a ferret for boarding, please give shelter dad Pat a call at (321)684-4109 or email ferrets@dookieshouse.org.

All fees will go to Dookie's House, Inc. to support shelter operations and veterinary expenses.   Below is a copy of the boarding agreement for your viewing:

DOOKIE'S HOUSE
FERRET RESCUE & SHELTER
4230 Piedras St.
Cocoa, FL 32927
(321) 684-4109

Date ______________________

I consent to leave the below listed ferret(s), in the care of Dookie’s House, Inc. to be boarded from _____________________ to _____________________:

Name: __________________ Color/Markings: ___________________ Gender: ___ Age: ____

Name: __________________ Color/Markings: ___________________ Gender: ___ Age: ____

Name: __________________ Color/Markings: ___________________ Gender: ___ Age: ____

The ferret(s) has/have had a canine distemper vaccination within the past year, a rabies vaccination within the past three years and documentation is provided.

I give my permission to have my ferret(s) receive emergency treatment during my absence by Dr. Mitsie Vargas of the Orchid Springs Animal Hospital or any other appropriate DVM.  I agree to pay any expenses incurred, including medicines, testing and surgery if necessary.

I also agree to pay the customary boarding fee to Dookie’s House, Inc., specifically:

Daily:  $ 3 per ferret*                      
Weekly:  $18 per ferret*              * There is a 25% discount for four or more ferrets.
Monthly:  $60 per ferret*

I understand that if the ferret(s) is/are not claimed within 30 days of the return date indicated above, the ferret(s) will be considered abandoned and become the property of Dookie’s House, Inc.

Limit of Liability. In the unlikely event that my ferret becomes injured, lost or stolen while in the custody of Dookie’s House, Inc., I hereby agree to limit compensation sought as follows: In the event of injury, compensation shall be limited to actual veterinary expenses or $250.00, whichever is less. In the event the ferret is lost or stolen or in the event of death of the ferret due to an injury, compensation shall be limited to actual pet store replacement cost not to exceed $150.00.

I have read, understand and agree to the above:

Name: _________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________________________________________

Emergency #: ___________________________________________________________

Signature of ferret owner: __________________________________________________