That donation basically just reimburses the shelter for some of our out of pocket vet and other expenses. This includes Distemper and Rabies vaccinations. This is the minimum that all ferrets should have yearly. Older ferrets should have blood work done annually, as well. Consider yourself lucky if you only need the annual preventative care.
Food is an expense, too.
We feed a mixture of Iams Kitten food, Totally Ferret, and 8-1 Ultimate Ferret Food. So, you see, food can be a bit expensive. Remember, ferrets should be fed a high protein, high fat diet, which can be expensive. For more diet information, please check the Ferret Central website. These are all hardwood and won't hurt our noses like pine can.