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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2011 2:50:23 GMT -5
I'm Candice and my husband is Peter. Just wanted to post a shout-out to anyone in the OR-WA area within a reasonable distance (we're in Vancouver, WA, so the Portland Metro area).
If you're having a tough time where you're at and would like to find temporary accommodations for your ferret, let me know. We're willing to foster your ferret(s) until you're back on your feet and can take it, or them, back. Would gladly sign something with you saying we will give the ferret back and only keep it for a predetermined amount of time.
We have done this before for someone and can refer you to them if you like. PM me or respond to this thread if you need help and are in the area and we can talk details.
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Post by Sherry on Feb 4, 2011 10:51:33 GMT -5
Thanks, Candice! Having this type of resource readily available is a great idea  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2011 13:16:42 GMT -5
Thanks Candice. It's a really nice offer. Maybe there should be a thread of people who are willing to foster, their location, etc. That way, if there's a ferret in need, there is a resource for them to look at.
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Post by Sherry on Feb 4, 2011 20:56:51 GMT -5
That's sort of what I was thinking, too |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2011 21:06:06 GMT -5
definitely a great idea!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2011 22:51:19 GMT -5
Thanks Candice. It's a really nice offer. Maybe there should be a thread of people who are willing to foster, their location, etc. That way, if there's a ferret in need, there is a resource for them to look at. I'm only too happy to do it, I'd really like to see a system like that in place.  Too often it becomes necessary for various reasons at least for those who either live with an element of risk (job uncertainty, etc., which we all see is on the rise) they can know there is a back-up system in place for their little ones, that they won't get stuck with kibble, etc. |
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Post by Sherry on Feb 7, 2011 1:40:47 GMT -5
I know one person it would have helped tremendously. She fostered with the idea of it being for a year, til she could get a job, and her own place again. The "foster" mom convinced her the fuzzes were well settled, and strongly bonded with another pair, and how unfair it was to move them. Didn't even give her the option of adopting the second pair with her own. So unfair  What you also need to do, Candice, or anyone else willing to do this, is set out just who pays what, etc., and for how long. ie: are you willing to cover everything til that person gets a job? What type of payment arrangements will be made to cover eventualities, etc. You really need to have some sort of general contract drawn up that can be altered as the need arises. |
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Post by Heather on Feb 7, 2011 2:39:04 GMT -5
The other thing that must be considered is that you could find yourself responsible for these ferrets indefinitely, with no chance of recompense. Your sort of doing rescue. As Sherry mentioned you will have to sit down and create a type of contract. You can rewrite the particulars but you will have to sit down and decide about the things that aren't negotiable. What happens if a ferret dies while in your care, needs vetting? People are notorious for turning around and walking away, or laying blame . I'm not saying that will happen but you have to be prepared. ciao |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2011 6:07:32 GMT -5
I agree with both of you completely - as I said in the first post, there WOULD be something written down where I would agree to give them back, that can have more involved, but it will depend on the people and the ferret. I could have a general contract definitely, it's important as you say to protect myself in the event of death, medical issues, etc.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2011 10:48:17 GMT -5
A contract is definitely necessary - to protect you, them, and the ferrets interests.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2011 22:20:51 GMT -5
Yes, of course, I agree. While most of you are forum family it would only be wise to have a contract because you just don't know until you meet someone and it's really in the best interest of everybody. |
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Post by Sherry on Feb 8, 2011 0:48:30 GMT -5
Colour me paranoid, but I'd make my best friend sign one in those conditions  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2011 1:00:12 GMT -5
I'm as paranoid as anybody. I wouldn't trust my own parents who are my "flesh and blood" with my pets, let alone a stranger or a best friend... You guys are preaching to the choir! |
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Post by goingpostal on Feb 10, 2011 21:55:00 GMT -5
Colour me paranoid, but I'd make my best friend sign one in those conditions Not paranoid in the least IMO. That group of 3 I took in for a very good friend was supposed to be "temporary". That was 3 years ago.  I didn't honestly think they would come back for them from the start though. The problem with fostering is you can't always depend on people to cover vet bills that come up, or what happens if their ferret dies under your care, etc. Even if a contract is broken, it's probably cheaper to suck it up then pay lawyers and court costs most times. But hopefully most will be good people having hard times and not looking to take advantage or dump their animals. |
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Post by angelfish on Feb 11, 2011 19:37:07 GMT -5
You probably wouldn't need lawyers. Small claims court would probably cover it.
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I didn't honestly think they would come back for them from the start though. The problem with fostering is you can't always depend on people to cover vet bills that come up, or what happens if their ferret dies under your care, etc. Even if a contract is broken, it's probably cheaper to suck it up then pay lawyers and court costs most times. But hopefully most will be good people having hard times and not looking to take advantage or dump their animals.