{"id":143813,"date":"2022-07-11T15:29:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:29:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:29:17","slug":"can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you own a ferret in California?"},"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\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#Can_you_own_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"Can you own a ferret in California?\">Can 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#What_happens_if_you_get_caught_with_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"What happens if you get caught with a ferret in California?\">What happens if you get caught with 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#How_much_is_a_permit_to_own_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"How much is a permit to own a ferret in California?\">How much is a permit to 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#What_happens_if_I_own_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"What happens if I own a ferret in California?\">What happens if I 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#Are_ferrets_now_legal_in_California\" title=\"Are ferrets now legal in California?\">Are ferrets now legal in California?<\/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\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#How_do_you_get_a_permit_to_have_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"How do you get a permit to have a ferret in California?\">How do you get a permit to have 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#Why_is_it_illegal_to_own_a_ferret_in_CA\" title=\"Why is it illegal to own a ferret in CA?\">Why is it illegal to own a ferret in CA?<\/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\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#Can_you_go_to_jail_for_having_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"Can you go to jail for having a ferret in California?\">Can you go to jail for having 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#Can_you_own_a_ferret_in_California_with_a_permit\" title=\"Can you own a ferret in California with a permit?\">Can you own a ferret in California with a permit?<\/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\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#Why_are_ferrets_illegal_in_California\" title=\"Why are ferrets illegal in California?\">Why are ferrets illegal in California?<\/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\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#Can_I_get_a_permit_for_my_ferret_in_California\" title=\"Can I get a permit for my ferret in California?\">Can I get a permit for my ferret in California?<\/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\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#How_much_do_ferrets_cost_in_California\" title=\"How much do ferrets cost in California?\">How much do ferrets cost in California?<\/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\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#What_is_the_fine_for_having_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"What is the fine for having a ferret in California?\">What is the fine for having 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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#Are_ferrets_still_illegal_in_CA\" title=\"Are ferrets still illegal in CA?\">Are ferrets still illegal in CA?<\/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\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#How_can_I_legally_own_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"How can I legally own a ferret in California?\">How can I legally 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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#What_happens_if_I_get_caught_with_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"What happens if I get caught with a ferret in California?\">What happens if I get caught with 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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#How_much_are_ferret_permits_in_California\" title=\"How much are ferret permits in California?\">How much are ferret permits in California?<\/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\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#Can_you_legally_own_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"Can you legally own a ferret in California?\">Can you legally 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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#How_much_is_a_license_for_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"How much is a license for a ferret in California?\">How much is a license for 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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#What_happens_if_I_have_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"What happens if I have a ferret in California?\">What happens if I have 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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#Will_ferrets_be_legal_in_California\" title=\"Will ferrets be legal in California?\">Will ferrets be legal in California?<\/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\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#When_did_ferrets_become_illegal_in_CA\" title=\"When did ferrets become illegal in CA?\">When did ferrets become illegal in CA?<\/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\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#Why_are_ferrets_are_illegal\" title=\"Why are ferrets are illegal?\">Why are ferrets are illegal?<\/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\/can-you-own-a-ferret-in-california-2\/#Can_you_get_a_permit_to_own_a_ferret_in_California\" title=\"Can you get a permit to own a ferret in California?\">Can you get a permit to own a ferret in California?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_own_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>Can you own a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>California is one of the few states that prohibit pet ownership of ferrets. Ferrets are Mustelids, the biological family that also includes otters, mink, weasels, and polecats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_get_caught_with_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>What happens if you get caught with a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owning a pet ferret in California can result in <b>monetary fines, criminal charges, and even jail time. The fines can be from $500 up to $10,000. If you are caught, ferret owners may also be charged to pay for transportation, handling, and storing every ferret they find in their home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_permit_to_own_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>How much is a permit to own a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>LegalizeFerrets.org proposed a legalization ballot measure this year that would require ferrets to be spayed or neutered prior to sale in stores and receive annual rabies vaccinations. Owners would pay a <b>$100 one-time license fee<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_own_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>What happens if I own a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owning a pet ferret in California can result in <b>monetary fines, criminal charges, and even jail time. The fines can be from $500 up to $10,000. If you are caught, ferret owners may also be charged to pay for transportation, handling, and storing every ferret they find in their home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ferrets_now_legal_in_California\"><\/span>Are ferrets now legal in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>As of 2021, a permit was required to possess a ferret in California.<\/b>California Legalize Ferrets as Pets Initiative (2022)California Legalize Ferrets as Pets InitiativeType State statuteOrigin Citizens5 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_permit_to_have_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>How do you get a permit to have a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Californian law, <b>ferret permits arent for ownership but for a specific, legal purpose  such as medical research or transporting rescued ferrets out of state. The state might provide an animal rescue with a permit to rescue ferrets from a hoarding situation, for example, and transport them to <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_illegal_to_own_a_ferret_in_CA\"><\/span>Why is it illegal to own a ferret in CA?<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 dont 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=\"Can_you_go_to_jail_for_having_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>Can you go to jail for having a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owning a ferret in California can get you charged with a misdemeanor, <b>up to six months in jail, or $1,000 in fines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_own_a_ferret_in_California_with_a_permit\"><\/span>Can you own a ferret in California with a permit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From www.dfg.ca.gov\/wildlife\/species\/nuis_exo\/ferret\/: In California, <b>domestic ferrets are legal to import, transport, or possess only by permit. Permits are issued for specific purposes, such as for medical research or for transportation of confiscated ferrets or rescued stray ones out of state.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_ferrets_illegal_in_California\"><\/span>Why are ferrets illegal in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>LegalizeFerrets.org proposed a legalization ballot measure this year that would require ferrets to be spayed or neutered prior to sale in stores and receive annual rabies vaccinations. Owners would pay a <b>$100 one-time license fee<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_a_permit_for_my_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>Can I get a permit for my ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From www.dfg.ca.gov\/wildlife\/species\/nuis_exo\/ferret\/: In California, <b>domestic ferrets are legal to import, transport, or possess only by permit. Permits are issued for specific purposes, such as for medical research or for transportation of confiscated ferrets or rescued stray ones out of state.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_ferrets_cost_in_California\"><\/span>How much do ferrets cost in California?<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=\"What_is_the_fine_for_having_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>What is the fine for having a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owning a ferret in California can get you charged with a misdemeanor, <b>up to six months in jail, or $1,000 in fines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ferrets_still_illegal_in_CA\"><\/span>Are ferrets still illegal in CA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owning a ferret in California can get you charged with a misdemeanor, <b>up to six months in jail, or $1,000 in fines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_legally_own_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>How can I legally own a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>California Ferrets are illegal in California except by special permit issued by the Dept.<\/b><b>of Fish and Game. From www.dfg.ca.gov\/wildlife\/species\/nuis_exo\/ferret\/: In California, domestic ferrets are legal to import, transport, or possess only by permit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_get_caught_with_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>What happens if I get caught with a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owning a pet ferret in California can result in <b>monetary fines, criminal charges, and even jail time. The fines can be from $500 up to $10,000. If you are caught, ferret owners may also be charged to pay for transportation, handling, and storing every ferret they find in their home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_are_ferret_permits_in_California\"><\/span>How much are ferret permits in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>LegalizeFerrets.org proposed a legalization ballot measure this year that would require ferrets to be spayed or neutered prior to sale in stores and receive annual rabies vaccinations. Owners would pay a <b>$100 one-time license fee<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_legally_own_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>Can you legally own a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>California Ferrets are illegal in California except by special permit issued by the Dept.<\/b><b>of Fish and Game. From www.dfg.ca.gov\/wildlife\/species\/nuis_exo\/ferret\/: In California, domestic ferrets are legal to import, transport, or possess only by permit.<\/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>Owning a pet ferret in California can result in <b>monetary fines, criminal charges, and even jail time. The fines can be from $500 up to $10,000. If you are caught, ferret owners may also be charged to pay for transportation, handling, and storing every ferret they find in their home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_license_for_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>How much is a license for a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>LegalizeFerrets.org proposed a legalization ballot measure this year that would require ferrets to be spayed or neutered prior to sale in stores and receive annual rabies vaccinations. Owners would pay a <b>$100 one-time license fee<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_have_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>What happens if I have a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owning a ferret in California can get you charged with a misdemeanor, <b>up to six months in jail, or $1,000 in fines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_ferrets_be_legal_in_California\"><\/span>Will ferrets be legal in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owning a pet ferret in California can result in <b>monetary fines, criminal charges, and even jail time. The fines can be from $500 up to $10,000. If you are caught, ferret owners may also be charged to pay for transportation, handling, and storing every ferret they find in their home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_did_ferrets_become_illegal_in_CA\"><\/span>When did ferrets become illegal in CA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The ballot initiative would recognize ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) as domestic animals, thus legalizing them as pets. As of 2021, a permit was required to possess a ferret in California.<\/b>California Legalize Ferrets as Pets Initiative (2022)California Legalize Ferrets as Pets InitiativeType State statuteOrigin Citizens5 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_ferrets_are_illegal\"><\/span>Why are ferrets are illegal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1933<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_a_permit_to_own_a_ferret_in_California\"><\/span>Can you get a permit to own a ferret in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From www.dfg.ca.gov\/wildlife\/species\/nuis_exo\/ferret\/: In California, <b>domestic ferrets are legal to import, transport, or possess only by permit. Permits are issued for specific purposes, such as for medical research or for transportation of confiscated ferrets or rescued stray ones out of state.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can you own a ferret in California?What happens if you get caught with a ferret in California?How much is a permit to own a ferret in California?What happens if I own a ferret in California?Are ferrets now legal in California?How do you get a permit to have a ferret in California?Why is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"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":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-143813","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143813"}],"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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=143813"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143813\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=143813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=143813"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=143813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}