{"id":106143,"date":"2022-04-22T12:39:37","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-ny\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:39:37","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:39:37","slug":"are-ferrets-legal-in-ny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-ferrets-legal-in-ny\/","title":{"rendered":"Are ferrets legal in NY?"},"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-ny\/#Are_ferrets_legal_in_NY\" title=\"Are ferrets legal in NY?\">Are ferrets legal in NY?<\/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-ny\/#Are_ferrets_still_illegal_in_NY\" title=\"Are ferrets still illegal in NY?\">Are ferrets still illegal in NY?<\/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-ny\/#Can_you_buy_a_ferret_in_NYC\" title=\"Can you buy a ferret in NYC?\">Can you buy a ferret in NYC?<\/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-ny\/#How_much_should_ferrets_cost\" title=\"How much should ferrets cost?\">How much should ferrets cost?<\/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-ny\/#Are_ferrets_legal_in_NY_2020\" title=\"Are ferrets legal in NY 2020?\">Are ferrets legal in NY 2020?<\/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-ny\/#Can_you_have_a_pet_ferret_in_NY\" title=\"Can you have a pet ferret in NY?\">Can you have a pet ferret in NY?<\/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-ny\/#What_pets_are_illegal_in_NY\" title=\"What pets are illegal in NY?\">What pets are illegal in NY?<\/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-ny\/#What_states_are_ferrets_illegal\" title=\"What states are ferrets illegal?\">What states are ferrets illegal?<\/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-ny\/#Are_ferrets_legal_in_NY-2\" title=\"Are ferrets legal in NY\">Are ferrets legal in NY<\/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-ny\/#Is_it_legal_to_own_a_ferret_in_NYC\" title=\"Is it legal to own a ferret in NYC?\">Is it legal to own a ferret in NYC?<\/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-ny\/#Can_you_have_ferrets_in_New_York\" title=\"Can you have ferrets in New York?\">Can you have ferrets in New York?<\/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-ny\/#How_much_would_a_ferret_cost\" title=\"How much would a ferret cost?\">How much would a ferret cost?<\/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-ny\/#How_much_does_a_ferret_cost\" title=\"How much does a ferret cost\">How much does a ferret cost<\/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-ny\/#Can_I_own_a_ferret_in_NY\" title=\"Can I own a ferret in NY?\">Can I own a ferret in NY?<\/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-ny\/#What_pets_are_legal_in_New_York\" title=\"What pets are legal in New York?\">What pets are legal in New York?<\/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-ny\/#Why_are_ferrets_banned_in_New_York\" title=\"Why are ferrets banned in New York?\">Why are ferrets banned in New York?<\/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-ny\/#What_states_is_it_illegal_to_own_a_ferret\" title=\"What states is it illegal to own a ferret?\">What states is it illegal to own a 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-ny\/#Are_ferrets_legal_in_NY_State\" title=\"Are ferrets legal in NY State?\">Are ferrets legal in NY State?<\/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-ny\/#Are_exotic_animals_legal_in_New_York\" title=\"Are exotic animals legal in New York?\">Are exotic animals legal in New York?<\/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-ny\/#Are_Bunnies_illegal_in_New_York\" title=\"Are Bunnies illegal in New York?\">Are Bunnies illegal in New York?<\/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-ny\/#What_dog_is_illegal_in_NY\" title=\"What dog is illegal in NY?\">What dog is illegal in NY?<\/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-ny\/#Can_u_own_a_monkey_in_NY\" title=\"Can u own a monkey in NY?\">Can u own a monkey in NY?<\/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-ny\/#Are_ferrets_illegal_in_Florida\" title=\"Are ferrets illegal in Florida?\">Are ferrets illegal in Florida?<\/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-ny\/#Why_cant_you_own_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"Why can&#8217;t you own a ferret in California?\">Why can&#8217;t you own a ferret in California?<\/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-ny\/#Is_it_legal_to_own_a_ferret_in_Texas\" title=\"Is it legal to own a ferret in Texas?\">Is it legal to own a ferret in Texas?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ferrets_legal_in_NY\"><\/span>Are ferrets legal in NY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animals <b>Not Allowed To Be Kept As Pets<\/b> Ferrets, weasels, minks, badgers, wolverines, skunks, and mongooses. Squirrels, raccoons, and bats. Bears, elephants, zebras, rhinoceroses, giraffes, and hippopotamuses. Tarantulas, black widows, and other venomous spiders.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ferrets_still_illegal_in_NY\"><\/span>Are ferrets still illegal in NY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They remain legal in the rest of New York but banned in some states across the country, including California and Washington DC. The city of New York has long defined ferrets as wild animals and generally prohibited them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_buy_a_ferret_in_NYC\"><\/span>Can you buy a ferret in NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you live in New York City, <b>you can&#8217;t own a ferret  and you certainly can&#8217;t give it a nose ring. Here are the wildest animal-related laws on the books in New York. Tough times could be ahead for New York City&#8217;s pigeons and squirrels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_ferrets_cost\"><\/span>How much should ferrets cost?<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=\"Are_ferrets_legal_in_NY_2020\"><\/span>Are ferrets legal in NY 2020?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ferrets will remain banned in New York City despite speculation it was about to lift a long-held ban. The city Board of Health disappointed ferret fanciers by voting to keep the ban in place at a Tuesday meeting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_pet_ferret_in_NY\"><\/span>Can you have a pet ferret in NY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animals <b>Not Allowed To Be Kept As Pets<\/b> Ferrets, weasels, minks, badgers, wolverines, skunks, and mongooses. Squirrels, raccoons, and bats. Bears, elephants, zebras, rhinoceroses, giraffes, and hippopotamuses. Tarantulas, black widows, and other venomous spiders.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_pets_are_illegal_in_NY\"><\/span>What pets are illegal in NY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Illegal Pets in New York City<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wolf, fox, coyote, hyena, dingo, jackal, other undomesticated dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Lion, tiger, leopard, jaguar, puma, panther, mountain lion, cheetah, cougar, bobcat, lynx, other undomesticated cats.<\/li>\n<li>Ferret, weasel, mink, badger, wolverine, skunk, mongoose.<\/li>\n<li>Squirrel, raccoon, bat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_are_ferrets_illegal\"><\/span>What states are ferrets illegal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Where Are Ferrets Illegal. 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=\"Are_ferrets_legal_in_NY-2\"><\/span>Are ferrets legal in NY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ferrets will remain banned in New York City despite speculation it was about to lift a long-held ban. The city Board of Health disappointed ferret fanciers by voting to keep the ban in place at a Tuesday meeting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_legal_to_own_a_ferret_in_NYC\"><\/span>Is it legal to own a ferret in NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animals <b>Not Allowed To Be Kept As Pets<\/b> Ferrets, weasels, minks, badgers, wolverines, skunks, and mongooses. Squirrels, raccoons, and bats. Bears, elephants, zebras, rhinoceroses, giraffes, and hippopotamuses. Tarantulas, black widows, and other venomous spiders.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_ferrets_in_New_York\"><\/span>Can you have ferrets in New York?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ferrets have been banned in the city since 1999 but they are legal to own in New York state. Last May, Mayor Bill de Blasio signaled that the city would permit the slinky critters, reversing then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani&#8217;s ferret fatwa.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_would_a_ferret_cost\"><\/span>How much would a ferret cost?<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=\"How_much_does_a_ferret_cost\"><\/span>How much does a ferret cost<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_I_own_a_ferret_in_NY\"><\/span>Can I own a ferret in NY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animals <b>Not Allowed To Be Kept As Pets<\/b> Ferrets, weasels, minks, badgers, wolverines, skunks, and mongooses. Squirrels, raccoons, and bats. Bears, elephants, zebras, rhinoceroses, giraffes, and hippopotamuses. Tarantulas, black widows, and other venomous spiders.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_pets_are_legal_in_New_York\"><\/span>What pets are legal in New York?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Exotic Pets That Are Legal to Own in New York State<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coatimundi. This long-nosed South American relative of the raccoon should be legal according to the New York&#8217;s wild animal ordinance.  <\/li>\n<li>Binturong.  <\/li>\n<li>Fennec Fox.  <\/li>\n<li>Kinkajou.  <\/li>\n<li>Wallaby.  <\/li>\n<li>Hyena?  <\/li>\n<li>Exotic Squirrels.  <\/li>\n<li>Capybara.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_ferrets_banned_in_New_York\"><\/span>Why are ferrets banned in New York?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They were banned in 1999 <b>over concerns about rabies, and the risk that they could bite children. The species is related to weasels. One owner told The New York Times that, frustrated by the ban, he puts a leash on his ferret and walks it around his Brooklyn apartment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_is_it_illegal_to_own_a_ferret\"><\/span>What states is it illegal to own a ferret?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Where Are Ferrets Illegal. 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=\"Are_ferrets_legal_in_NY_State\"><\/span>Are ferrets legal in NY State?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They remain legal in the rest of New York but banned in some states across the country, including California and Washington DC. The city of New York has long defined ferrets as wild animals and generally prohibited them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_exotic_animals_legal_in_New_York\"><\/span>Are exotic animals legal in New York?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spruce Pets says while the New York law states <b>you cannot own any wild animal, including non-domestic felines or canines, bears, crocodiles, venomous reptiles, and primates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Bunnies_illegal_in_New_York\"><\/span>Are Bunnies illegal in New York?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Question: Are rabbits banned in New York City apartments? Answer: <b>No, as long as they are domestic rabbits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_is_illegal_in_NY\"><\/span>What dog is illegal in NY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beginning Friday, May 1, <b>any dog weighing over 25 pounds, including Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers and pit bulls, among many others, will be prohibited in housing controlled by the New York City Housing Authority.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_u_own_a_monkey_in_NY\"><\/span>Can u own a monkey in NY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In New York, <b>only licensed authorities like zoos or animal researchers are permitted to have the primate, and they&#8217;re illegal as pets. They are very unpredictable. If you look at this capuchin it&#8217;s very cute.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ferrets_illegal_in_Florida\"><\/span>Are ferrets illegal in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Florida, however, <b>ferrets are unregulated. Unlike skunks and raccoons, which require a permit from the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission before purchase can be completed, ferrets are considered domesticated animals, like dogs and cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_you_own_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t you own a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All species are restricted from possession as pets in California primarily because <b>they can become pests where introduced into the wild where they don&#8217;t naturally occur. There are also many unknown questions related to natural predators and potential diseases when any non-native animal is introduced into the wild.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_legal_to_own_a_ferret_in_Texas\"><\/span>Is it legal to own a ferret in Texas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So are ferrets. As with hedgehogs, it&#8217;s illegal to keep ferrets as pets in California, Hawaii, New York City, and Washington, DC. These mammals  which belong to the same genus as weasels  are also <b>prohibited in other cities such as Dallas, Texas, and Columbia, Missouri<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are ferrets legal in NY?Are ferrets still illegal in NY?Can you buy a ferret in NYC?How much should ferrets cost?Are ferrets legal in NY 2020?Can you have a pet ferret in NY?What pets are illegal in NY?What states are ferrets illegal?Are ferrets legal in NYIs it legal to own a ferret in&#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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106143"}],"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=106143"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106143\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=106143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=106143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=106143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}