{"id":105630,"date":"2022-04-22T12:38:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:38:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:38:58","slug":"are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/","title":{"rendered":"Are ferrets legal in Wisconsin?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#Are_ferrets_legal_in_Wisconsin\" title=\"Are ferrets legal in Wisconsin?\">Are ferrets legal in Wisconsin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#How_much_does_a_ferret_cost_in_Wisconsin\" title=\"How much does a ferret cost in Wisconsin?\">How much does a ferret cost in Wisconsin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#How_much_is_a_ferret_at_PetSmart\" title=\"How much is a ferret at PetSmart?\">How much is a ferret at PetSmart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#How_much_is_a_ferret\" title=\"How much is a ferret?\">How much is a ferret?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#What_pets_are_illegal_in_Wisconsin\" title=\"What pets are illegal in Wisconsin?\">What pets are illegal in Wisconsin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#What_states_are_ferrets_legal_in\" title=\"What states are ferrets legal in?\">What states are ferrets legal in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#What_exotic_animals_can_you_own_in_Wisconsin\" title=\"What exotic animals can you own in Wisconsin?\">What exotic animals can you own in Wisconsin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#Can_I_own_a_wolf_in_Wisconsin\" title=\"Can I own a wolf in Wisconsin?\">Can I own a wolf in Wisconsin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#Can_you_own_a_ferret_in_Wisconsin\" title=\"Can you own a ferret in Wisconsin?\">Can you own a ferret in Wisconsin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#What_is_the_average_cost_of_a_ferret\" title=\"What is the average cost of a ferret?\">What is the average cost of a ferret?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#How_much_does_a_ferret_cost_at_PetSmart\" title=\"How much does a ferret cost at PetSmart?\">How much does a ferret cost at PetSmart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#How_much_is_a_pet_ferret_at_PetSmart\" title=\"How much is a pet ferret at PetSmart?\">How much is a pet ferret at PetSmart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#How_much_do_ferrets_cost_right_now\" title=\"How much do ferrets cost right now?\">How much do ferrets cost right now?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#Can_you_get_ferrets_at_PetSmart\" title=\"Can you get ferrets at PetSmart?\">Can you get ferrets at PetSmart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#What_is_the_cheapest_cost_for_a_ferret\" title=\"What is the cheapest cost for a ferret?\">What is the cheapest cost for a ferret?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#How_much_are_ferrets_in_the_UK\" title=\"How much are ferrets in the UK?\">How much are ferrets in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#How_much_is_a_real_ferret\" title=\"How much is a real ferret?\">How much is a real ferret?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#Are_ferrets_good_pets\" title=\"Are ferrets good pets?\">Are ferrets good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#What_exotic_pets_are_illegal_in_Wisconsin\" title=\"What exotic pets are illegal in Wisconsin?\">What exotic pets are illegal in Wisconsin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#Are_pet_raccoons_legal_in_Wisconsin\" title=\"Are pet raccoons legal in Wisconsin?\">Are pet raccoons legal in Wisconsin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#Are_Fox_pets_legal_in_Wisconsin\" title=\"Are Fox pets legal in Wisconsin?\">Are Fox pets legal in Wisconsin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#Can_you_have_a_pet_wolf_in_Wisconsin\" title=\"Can you have a pet wolf in Wisconsin?\">Can you have a pet wolf in Wisconsin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#Where_are_ferrets_banned_in_the_US\" title=\"Where are ferrets banned in the US?\">Where are ferrets banned in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#Why_are_ferrets_illegal_in_California_and_Hawaii\" title=\"Why are ferrets illegal in California and Hawaii?\">Why are ferrets illegal in California and Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-wisconsin\/#Can_you_have_a_ferret_for_a_pet_in_the_United_States\" title=\"Can you have a ferret for a pet in the United States?\">Can you have a ferret for a pet in the United States?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ferrets_legal_in_Wisconsin\"><\/span>Are ferrets legal in Wisconsin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Communities regulate some animals Janesville, for instance, prohibits any wild, exotic, and\/or vicious pets including raccoons, any pigs, and poisonous or constricting snakes such as pythons or boas. <b>Ferrets and non-poisonous or non-constricting snakes are not included in the ban<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_ferret_cost_in_Wisconsin\"><\/span>How much does a ferret cost in Wisconsin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the type, <b>a kit (a baby ferret) will cost around $100  500, and an adult will cost about $100  300.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_ferret_at_PetSmart\"><\/span>How much is a ferret at PetSmart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>$75 to $250<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_ferret\"><\/span>How much is a ferret?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A ferret can cost <b>between $50 and $350 USD, depending on whether you buy it from a pet store, buy it from a breeder, or adopt it from a shelter. Like with any companion animal, the initial cost of a buying a ferret is minimal compared to how much it costs to take care of them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_pets_are_illegal_in_Wisconsin\"><\/span>What pets are illegal in Wisconsin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Prohibited Animals<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tree squirrels.<\/li>\n<li>Rope squirrels.<\/li>\n<li>Dormice.<\/li>\n<li>Gambian giant pouched rats.<\/li>\n<li>Brush-tailed porcupine.<\/li>\n<li>Striped mice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_are_ferrets_legal_in\"><\/span>What states are ferrets legal in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Note that ferrets are legal under most state laws including <b>Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wyoming, and more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exotic_animals_can_you_own_in_Wisconsin\"><\/span>What exotic animals can you own in Wisconsin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This can include specific animals such as, but not limited to, Apes, Baboons, Bears, Cheetahs, Crocodilians, Constrictor snakes (x26gt; 3 ft in length), Coyotes, Elephants, Game cocks (or other fighting birds), Hippos, Hyenas, Jaguars, Leopards, Lions, Lynxes, Monkey, Piranha fish (exceeding 6 in.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_own_a_wolf_in_Wisconsin\"><\/span>Can I own a wolf in Wisconsin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The DNR requires a license for anything designated as a harmful wild animal. This includes all bears, cougars, mute swans and wolf-dog hybrids. Licenses are also required for any endangered or threatened species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_own_a_ferret_in_Wisconsin\"><\/span>Can you own a ferret in Wisconsin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Communities regulate some animals Janesville, for instance, prohibits any wild, exotic, and\/or vicious pets including raccoons, any pigs, and poisonous or constricting snakes such as pythons or boas. <b>Ferrets and non-poisonous or non-constricting snakes are not included in the ban<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_average_cost_of_a_ferret\"><\/span>What is the average cost of a ferret?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the cost of the purchase of a ferret and its scheduled care will vary depending on the area, you can usually plan on spending anywhere from $75 to $250, with the average being <b>around $100, for the ferret itself, depending on the pet store or breeder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_ferret_cost_at_PetSmart\"><\/span>How much does a ferret cost at PetSmart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>$75 to $250<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_pet_ferret_at_PetSmart\"><\/span>How much is a pet ferret at PetSmart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>$75 to $250<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_ferrets_cost_right_now\"><\/span>How much do ferrets cost right now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the type, <b>a kit (a baby ferret) will cost around $100  500, and an adult will cost about $100  300. Pet stores usually sell them for cheaper to compete with breeders, but less expensive isn&#8217;t always better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_ferrets_at_PetSmart\"><\/span>Can you get ferrets at PetSmart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, <b>PetSmart no longer sells ferrets at any of its in-store adoption centers as of 2022. Instead, it sells small animals such as hamsters and guinea pigs, along with essential supplies for ferret owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_cost_for_a_ferret\"><\/span>What is the cheapest cost for a ferret?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the cost of the purchase of a ferret and its scheduled care will vary depending on the area, you can usually plan on spending anywhere from <b>$75 to $250, with the average being around $100, for the ferret itself, depending on the pet store or breeder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_are_ferrets_in_the_UK\"><\/span>How much are ferrets in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the UK, ferrets sell from <b>between xa310 &#8211; xa3100. Female ferrets known a (Jills) are usually more expensive to buy than male ferrets (known as Hobs). The cost of buying a ferret can also be influenced by its colour and length of its fur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_real_ferret\"><\/span>How much is a real ferret?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it&#8217;s the best option, buying a ferret through a breeder is usually the most expensive one. Depending on the type, <b>a kit (a baby ferret) will cost around $100  500, and an adult will cost about $100  300. Pet stores usually sell them for cheaper to compete with breeders, but less expensive isn&#8217;t always better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ferrets_good_pets\"><\/span>Are ferrets good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ferrets make excellent pets for people who have the time for them, and who bond well with animals. Ferrets are naturally quiet, friendly, inquisitive, intelligent, and companionable. At certain points in the day, they are also exceedingly active and capable of getting themselves into trouble unless they are supervised.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exotic_pets_are_illegal_in_Wisconsin\"><\/span>What exotic pets are illegal in Wisconsin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A bipartisan measure making its way through the state Legislature would change that. Senate Bill 241 would ban ownership, breeding and sale of dangerous exotic animals including <b>nonnative big cats, nonnative bears, apes and crocodilians. A companion measure, Assembly Bill 333, also has been introduced.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pet_raccoons_legal_in_Wisconsin\"><\/span>Are pet raccoons legal in Wisconsin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s legal to own a pet raccoon in the following states: Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Fox_pets_legal_in_Wisconsin\"><\/span>Are Fox pets legal in Wisconsin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To put it simply: <b>yes, foxes are legal in Wisconsin. Note: Raising red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) is considered an agricultural activity and they are recognized as domestic animals by state law. Other fox species require a license.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_pet_wolf_in_Wisconsin\"><\/span>Can you have a pet wolf in Wisconsin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Wisconsin is one of just five states that allow residents to keep almost any animal they want as a pet. The others are Alabama, Nevada, North Carolina and South Carolina.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_ferrets_banned_in_the_US\"><\/span>Where are ferrets banned in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two states where ferrets are completely illegal: <b>California and Hawaii. That means they are legal in the remaining 48 states, but local laws (depending on city or county) can choose to follow their state guidelines or provide a stricter law.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_ferrets_illegal_in_California_and_Hawaii\"><\/span>Why are ferrets illegal in California and Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Golden State and Hawaii are the only states to ban domesticated ferrets. This heavy-handed government policy dates to 1933 and is <b>based on myths and misconceptions about the perceived threat to the environment posed by ferrets and differences between domestic and wild ferrets<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_ferret_for_a_pet_in_the_United_States\"><\/span>Can you have a ferret for a pet in the United States?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ferrets are considered exotic pets. <b>They are illegal to keep as pets in some states and localities. California, Hawaii, and New York City ban keeping ferrets as pets. Other areas around the country may have similar restrictions.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are ferrets legal in Wisconsin?How much does a ferret cost in Wisconsin?How much is a ferret at PetSmart?How much is a ferret?What pets are illegal in Wisconsin?What states are ferrets legal in?What exotic animals can you own in Wisconsin?Can I own a wolf in Wisconsin?Can you own a ferret in Wisconsin?What is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-105630","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105630"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105630"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105630\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105630"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=105630"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=105630"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}