Services

 

Surrender

AS OF NOV 14 TO ABOUT FEB 15TH 2024 THE SHELTER IS FULL AND UNABLE TO TAKE IN FERRETS. WILL UPDATE IF WE HAVE ADOPTIONS TO MAKE ROOM FOR INCOMING. IF HAVE QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE US TO TRY TO FIND A HOME BY LISTING YOUR FERRET PLEASE CONTACT US OR INDICATE IN A FERRET SURRENDER FORM.

For surrender the owner can fill out an application for either ferret or reptile.

For reptiles we take in on case by case basis, otherwise we place bio on Facebook and then screen applications for the owner.

Adoption

For adoption you can fill out an application and we screen and contact you.

The adopter must be 18 or older, have landlord (or parent) permission. A vet reference. And we can't adopt to NYC 5 Burroughs where ferrets are currently illegal to own.

We typically adopt local, and do not ship animals.

Education

Please visit the links listed below for more information on health, education, group support, shelters and more!

Can’t find what you are looking for? Just contact us for help!


Links

  • Metropolitan NY/NJ Ferret Welfare Society, Inc.

    A ferret ownership group that supports local ferret shelters in NJ.

  • Ferret Shelters Directory

    A listing of ferret shelters in U.S.

  • The American Ferret Association, Inc.

    The American Ferret Association website.

  • The Ferret Health List

    A ferret health group.

  • Rocky's Ferret Rescue and Shelter

    A ferret rescue in Maryland.

  • Ferrets Anonymous

    Medical info, first aid kits, dental hygiene, holiday hazards, adrenal disease articles and more.

  • The Iguana Den

    For iguana care and information.

  • Deva's Art

    Deva Kolb, illustrator, graphic artist, ferret and celtic art.

  • Scales and Tails Rescue Facebook Page

    Be sure to like and follow our Facebook page!

  • Petfinder

    Find Scales and Tails Rescue adoptable pets on our Petfinder page!

  • Chewy

    You can help up provide food and necessities for our friends awaiting adoption!