Welcome Where Curiosity Finds Its Home

Behind every curious snout and playful paw lies a wild heart yearning for a gentle home. At AdoptWildHearts, we connect extraordinary humans with misunderstood companions – raccoons and ferrets whose intelligence and affection defy expectations. These aren’t just pets; they’re whiskered revolutionaries ready to transform your world with boundless curiosity, midnight adventures, and a loyalty that rewrites what “family” means. Ready to meet the wild soul destined for your home?

Raccoon for adoption

WHY CHOOSE US?

Life Changing Adoptions

Every adoption is a meticulously nurtured journey. Our 98% success rate comes from 360° support: species-specific home checks, expert training guides, and lifelong check-ins to ensure both you and your wild companion thrive.

Bridge to Forever Homes

Our foster network provides safe havens for rehabilitation and socialization. With veterinary coverage, behavioral coaching, and community support, you’ll give rescued animals the critical stepping stone they need toward permanent adoption.

Transparent Impact

Every dollar transforms lives directly. Our open-book policy shows how 87% of donations fund medical care, habitat enrichment, and emergency rescues – with real-time impact reports showing the wild hearts you’ve helped heal.

Some available wild hearts

Lilo & Suna

$350

Venus

$200

Imani

$200

How to Adopt a Raccoon

1.Verify State Legality

  • Only 16 states allow pet raccoons, often with strict permits.

2. Secure Permits

  • State permits: Apply before acquiring the raccoon.

  • Import permits: Required if crossing state lines.

  • Pre-purchase inspections: Needed in some states.

  • Documentation: health certificates, and enclosure plans.

3. Prepare Housing & Care

  • Indoor childproofing: Secure cabinets, remove breakables. Raccoons destroy furniture/walls.

  • Outdoor enclosure: Large, roofed space with climbing structures (required in WI).

  • Diet: Omnivorous meals (poultry, eggs, fruits) + constant fresh water.

  • Veterinary care: Find an exotic-animal vet in advance (few treat raccoons).

4. Long-Term Commitment

  • Lifespan: Up to 20 years in captivity.

  • Enrichment: Daily playtime, puzzles, and supervision.

How to Adopt a Ferret

1.Assess Compatibility/Locate Rescue

  • Ferrets require 3–4 hours of daily supervised playtime, extensive ferret-proofing (sealing gaps, removing hazards), and specialized veterinary care.
  • Costs include:

  • Upfront: $150–$400 adoption fees + $200+ for cages/supplies.

  • Annual: $500–$1,000+ for food, litter, and vet care

  • Use resources like:

    • Local shelters, reputable online rescues like Adoptwildhearts.com

  • Specialized rescues ensure ferrets are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and health-screened

2.Submit an Application

  • Complete detailed forms covering housing, experience, and vet references

Requirements:

  • Age ≥18; proof of landlord approval if renting.

  • Rescues conduct virtual or in-person home checks to assess safety (e.g., secure cages, escape-proof rooms)

3. Pay Fees & Sign Contracts

Adoption fees:

  • $150–$250 per ferret; discounts for pairs/trios

  • Contracts require returning the ferret to the rescue if rehoming is needed

4. Prepare Your Home

  • Cage setup: Multi-level with hammocks, litter boxes, and fresh water.

  • Ferret-proofing: Block vents/drains, secure toxic items (rubber, cleaning products)

  • Maintain the rescue’s diet initially; transition slowly if changing food

  • Establish care with a ferret-savvy vet within 2 weeks. Screen for common issues.

Whisper—my Asheville ‘felony-record roommate’—rewrote my life with her trash-panda chaos: shredding curtains, dunking spoons in toilets, and emergency vet trips (thanks to Adoptwildhearts!). The saved us with 24/7 marshmallow-distraction tactics and PVC-pipe proofing, but the reality is brutal: permits are loophole-ridden, bites risk eviction, and costs bleed you dry. Yet when she ‘washes’ blueberries or dooks to my banjo? I’d surrender my couch cushions all over again. Please volunteer at sanctuaries instead—but if you insist? Childproof your soul first.“

Maya / Asheville, NC

Adopting Noodle from Adoptwildhearts was chaotic at first—he destroyed furniture, hid my keys, needed a $300 vet scare, and refused his food!—but their unwavering support guided me through every panic. Today, his sock-stealing antics, workday ‘help,’ and joyful dooks have rewritten my heart. Ferrets aren’t easy, but embracing the beautiful chaos bonded us forever. Worth every challenge!”

Susan W. / Oklahoma City

Rusty—my $3,000 trash-panda mechanic ‘apprentice’—turned my Pittsburgh garage into a warzone: hot-wiring toolboxes, shredding my Harley seat, and recruiting my terrier for yogurt heists. When distemper hit (and PA’s vets refused us), Steel City Rescue hustled an underground Ohio vet to save him. Now? He ‘rebuilds’ engines by hoarding spark plugs, dooks to AC/DC, and naps in my coveralls. Yeah, he cost me my savings, my security deposit, and my ex-girlfriend… but when he washes a stolen fry in my coffee cup after a long shift? I’d bankrupt myself all over again for this greasy, illegal genius. Hide your tools.“

Marcus / Pittsburgh, PA