How to Find Lost Ferrets

Ferrets are naturally curious, lively animals, and their urge to explore is one that can be troublesome to their owners. Even meticulous ferret owners may find that their pet has gone wandering. Cages may be left open, or children or unaware guests may allow the ferret to escape. If your pet ferret is lost, it is important not to panic, and to take steps to secure its return.

Things You'll Need

  • Toys
  • Cage
  • Dishes
  • Food
  • Posters
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Instructions

    • 1

      Go out and search immediately. The less time that has passed, the closer the ferret likely is to your home.

    • 2

      Check the foundation of the house or building, looking in through the hedge and the garden. When a ferret is in a new area, it tends to cling to the sides of the building before venturing across open spaces.

    • 3

      Walk the areas outside that the ferret is familiar with. If it has an outdoor pen, or a route that you walk when you have the ferret on a leash, investigate them.

    • 4

      Squeak one of your ferret's squeaky toys if it has any. If the ferret hears the sound, it might come running.

    • 5

      Call the local humane shelters, veterinarian offices and animal control offices and let them know you have lost a pet ferret. If someone picks up the ferret, they may take it to one of those places.

    • 6

      Ask your neighbors and your mail carrier to let you know if they see a ferret. This might give you a place to start looking.

    • 7

      Create a poster featuring the ferret's pictures, description, and your contact information. List any medications that the ferret needs.

    • 8

      Place a cage with the ferret's bedding in it close to the house, along with a dish of food and water. Familiar bedding and food may entice the ferret to come into the cage.