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The state has finally reversed the long-standing ban on ferret ownership. Reflection on this outcome reveals how persistence can alter even the most stubborn policies. We must now remain diligent to ensure the implementation process stays true to this new spirit of openness.

November 11, 2006

Legalizing Ferrets in California

Legalizing Ferrets in California

🏆 Won — 241 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 21 years, 9 months ago
Currently, in the state of California, ferrets (Scientific Name: Mustela putorius furo )are classified as an illegal animal to own, sell or buy. I, like many others am hoping to change this within the coming years. Out of the 48 other states, California and Hawaii are the only two states which ban the ferret as a pet. How can 48 other states be wrong Ferrets are quite the comical creature and make a great pet, even with children! If only we were allowed to legalize them now. I would like to send this petition via snail-mail out to Governor Arnold Swarzenegger by April 10th, 2005. Already, in November of 2004, SB 89 (Decriminalizes current ferret owners in California) had passed each and every hurdle in it\'s way while undergoing discussion in the California State Assembaly, and was sent to the governor himself. Unfortunately, he thought the bill too was just too bureaucratic to sign into an official law, so perhaps in the future it will be brought back. Please, if you too are a ferret lover, sign this petition! Help Californians legalize ferrets!

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Reached 100 supporters

October 6, 2006

14 Comments

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Erika Carter
9 months ago Featured

If the ferrets and neutered or spayed it should be an issue to have them in California. They neutered and spayed the Ferrets before selling them at the pet store. I would like to move back home to be closer to my families grave but I refuse to leave my ferrets behind. I can't even go to California to visit because this ridiculous law

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Victoria Holt
9 years ago Featured

The illegalization of ferrets is irrational and shows the lack of research done on ferrets. Not only have they been domesticated for 2500 years, they are highly intelligent animals trained in Europe to control disease spreading pests. Since the Black Footed Ferret, before near extinction, was native to some parts of California, it is obvious that even if ferrets could survive without people they are no threat to anything other than mice and rats. On top of that, if California wants to claim that they are dangerous they should consider making dogs illegal because dog kill hundreds of people. Ferrets don't kill people, and only bite when they are treated poorly.

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Alisha
11 years ago Featured

I've always wanted a ferret, but it's not allowed in California for moronic reasons. Obviously if other states have ferrets allowed it can't be that dangerous to own a fun, cuddly and loving creature. They let us have chînchillas when those are "exotic" as well. Why sell ferret food in stores in California if you cannot have them. Seriously <\3

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Jada Coleman
11 years ago Featured

I have always planned to move to California once I'm done with school, but this contradicts with my age-old wish to own a ferret.

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Vanessa Ingold
12 years ago Featured

My ferret, when I lived in Louisiana, was kindest, cuddliest, & smartest animal I ever met, to other ferrets, humans, & animals, like cats. I can cry when I think of my longing to own one here in CA! Plz inform me on this petition ONLY.

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Morgan Casey
7 months ago

Ferrets are a safe animal for not just the average person but great for kids they deserve a home in California just like other states!

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Bradford R Hague
8 years ago

Why should California be the only continental state not to allow ferrets as pets. Its wrong

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Marielis
8 years ago

Legalize our furry friends!