2. In the box below, give 4 reasons why you need to set up a rescue centre for your chosen animal: what threatens
the animal, why are they in danger. Try to find facts….
Reason 1: First of all, The ferrets need a good habitat to live in, Their normal habitat.
They can die very quickly on the streets. They are not like rats.
Reason 2: They need love and caring otherwise they will die of depression
Reason 3: They make excellent pets and are bought in very big numbers throughout the
whole world.
Reason 4: The People need something else other than cats and dogs, Don't you think?
https://www.coopsandcages.com.au/blog/9-reasons-get-pet-ferret/
3. What does your animal need as food? How much does it cost to one animal for one day? Show where you got
your information from.
My animal eats:What do ferrets eat? Ferrets are carnivores, which means they must eat meat. Raw meat is
the best option, including whole prey. Ferrets can also eat kitten food, as it has a high meat protein content, baby
food that's high in meat protein, and dried ferret food, that's high in meat protein.
To feed my animal for one day, it will cost
From 2 dollars to 4 dollars
Monthly price is 20 dollars
https://petcentral.chewy.com/yearly-cost-of-owning-a-ferret/
4. How does your animal need to be kept? Cage, tank, hutch, box etc? How big is that area for 1 animal?
Show where you got your information from.
My animals will be kept kept in:
Cages. and will be let out every day for 2 to 4 hours
The space each animal will need is:
A single ferret cage you must need a size of cage around 2.5 cubic feet of internal space. Two ferrets, you will
need a cage that has an internal volume of at least 5 cubic feet. Three ferrets will need a 7.5 cubic foot cage at a
minimum
https://www.thesprucepets.com/reasons-ferrets-make-good-pets-1236788
5. Does your animal need exercise, and what sort of exercise? How much space does it need to exercise in, does it
need any special equipment for exercise? Show where you got your information from.
For exercise, my animal needs:
They need exercise, affection, and human companionship to remain happy and healthy. Ferrets need a MINIMUM of 4 hours per day
out of their cage, at least 2 of which should include human interaction. This is where you become their personal trainer!
Balls with bells or other noisemakers inside are often favorites. Soft balls made from fleece are also fun for ferrets to carry around.
Large ferret balls with holes in them so the ferret can climb in and out. Cardboard boxes and paper bags.
Balls with bells: 4,30$
Soft balls 2,95$
Large ferret balls with holes in them 10$
https://www.thesprucepets.com/reasons-ferrets-make-good-pets-1236788
6. Are there any national laws that relate directly to your animal? Do you need a license to keep it, is it dangerous?
Show where you got your information from.
The laws affecting my animal are:
They can be very dangerous. Basically, expect to be bitten with blood to be seen. This is
why ferrets are not good for children. They also bite each other to induce play, and this
is their normal behaviour. Unless you teach it that it is unacceptable to bite humans, you
cannot expect it not to bite. They also let out a foul smelling gas when they are afraid.
https://www.thesprucepets.com/reasons-ferrets-make-good-pets-1236788
7. How much does it cost to employ a vet to check your animal. What medication does it need regularly? How much
does this medication cost? Show where you got your information from.
The medical requirements of my animal:
Ferret Medications
● Atenolol Quad Tab.
● Digoxin Oral Suspension.
● Atenolol Oral Suspension.
● Furosemide Oral Suspension.
● Amikacin Injection Solution.
● Azathioprine Oral Suspension.
● Metronidazole Oral Suspension.
● Ciprofloxacin Oral Oil Suspension.
You can go to the vet and buy them. Each of them cost 10 to 15 euros.
https://www.wedgewoodpharmacy.com/species/ferret.html
8. How many people will need to be employed in your rescue centre. What will there jobs be? How much will they
need to be paid? Show where you got your information from.
The people who work in my rescue centre: Right now we have 20 members in our
rescue center but our aim is to get 40. They are good natured kind people who love
animals and show respect towards them. They are paid from 1400-2000 dollars per
month.
https://ferretshelters.org/
9. Look at other animal rescue centres online. List 4 ways that you could get money to keep your rescue centre
running? Show where you got your information from.
Where I could get money from: My team and I would really appreciate if you donated
money to our website so we could hire more people and pay bills, taxes… Also the
healthcare and food for ferrets is really expensive when you have more than 70. There is
a link down below if you want to donate.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=6OzIRCR1wz83Oe-2EtEkQS1pPzyue_qJVK1L9W9zhFKihWZ5Wvhz-
cHDmVMrGPk4SPpj0G&country.x=US&locale.x=US
10. Total cost for a ferret in a year
Medication: 300$
Staff: 46,230$
Food: 150$
License (Only in some countries): 100$ (you don't need to buy this annually)
Toys: 40-50$
Shelter(Heating,Re-building...):6500$
Vet: 12000$
TOTAL: 65330$
11. Additional Cost of Staff (per year)
Cleaner (3 people)11400$
Caretaker(10 people) 17400$
Bank manager( 2 people) 24000$
Sales administrator (1 person) 25200$
Vet:(1 person) 18000$
Construction:(Modifying the shelter. 3 people)15000$
TOTAL:111000$
Total for both:176330$
