Many people are understandably curious about the expenses incurred by shelters. Most people like to know that the money they donate is being used responsibly. The following chart is a listing of the expenses of Ferrets First Foster Home only, and does not include or describe expenses of Ferrets First Rescue and Shelter. Expenses differ from shelter to shelter as housing and the numbers of ferrets in residence vary. Most of these monthly quantities are approximate values.
Some quantities vary from year to year.
Some years may have only 2 surgeries, others may have 8. Some years we may go through 2 lactate ringers. Some years the amount of Pediapred is twice the listed amount, depending on the number of ill ferrets. The purpose of some expenses is not readily apparent. For instance, an average bag a day of Pounce Treats.