Can veterinarians have ferrets in California?

Answer 1

Sadly, yes.

And for reasons that are based on an archaic and thoroughly inaccurate Law.

Supposedly the Law in California (and Hawaii ) views ferrets as dangerous towards the local ecosystem and/or environment.

What the Powers that Be seem to fail in understanding is that almost ANY ferret released in the wild, will not survive more than a few hours, if at all through the night.

Not to mention, vast majority are neutered/spayed, so a random growth in population is unlikely unless an act of G-d occurs.

They're Domesticated, which means their dependance on Humans for survival is almost 99.9%, if one is to pay attention to that itty bitty 1% that manages to find sustenance, the reproduction factor must play in as well as survival from predators, which ferrets do have.

Not to mention location, getting squashed by cars, killed by stray Dogs or Feral cats, Spiders, snakes, birds, drowning etc...

There are far more dangers to the local Californian wildlife than a lost, confused and hungry domestic ferret.

That doesn't mean, however, that there are None.

Many people who truly adore ferrets, much like cat people or dog people, go to great lengths to keep their ferrets, happy healthy and above all Safe.

In California, they'll confiscate a pet ferret and euthanize, which is why a person must be very very careful when transporting their precious furkid to a vet appointment (There's a group called Ferret Anonymous that have better information on this).

Answer 2

Not legally, but CA makes the most money of the next three states combined, and is home to 10000 ferrets. There are certain rehoming groups in CA that can get you a ferret, or you can bring one in from another state, keeping it hidden. The likely hood of you getting caught is very low, if you keep the ferret indoors. Even if you do get turned in, the department of fish and game probably don't have the manpower to get you, but if they do, it will result in a fine, and you will lose your ferret.

Answer 3

No. Ferrets are illegal in California. If you are found with a ferret, it will be confiscated, put to sleep, and you will be fined.

Answer 4

yes i live in california and own 6 of them

Answer 5

No, they same law prohibiting ferrets in California would apply. But because ferrets are illegal as pets does not preclude veterinarians from providing proper health care for them.

Answer 6

Veterinarians in California will treat ferrets.

Being that ferrets are illegal as pets in California does not preclude veterinarians from providing proper health care for them.

Answer 7

Ferrets are illegal to own in California