17 replies to this topic

[Baby_Dwarf_hamster]

Why are ferret's illegal in california(united states)I want a ferret so bad and so does my mom but they are illegal, does anyone know why?and also Iwant to know if they are illegal in Nevada?

[Haruka]

Sorry, I don't.

But you try googling it?

[hammy_fan]

Yes, cheak you local SPCAs (humane societys) web page, they will probly have good info...
~hf

[Baby_Dwarf_hamster]

I will look and find out

[MakeAdoptionThe1stOption]

they're also illegal in washington DC, though i'm not sure on the why.

[lpn1993]

According to this article, they're illegal in the states of California and Hawaii. However, individual cities have the right to ban them, so they're also illegal in certain cities. The reason seems to be that some people still consider them wild animals, and there is concern that if they got loose, they'd kill off wildlife and/or livestock. Here's the article:

Ferret Friendly Facts

Edited by lpn1993, 15 July 2005 - 08:19 PM.

[Baby_Dwarf_hamster]

Thats kinda sad, I didnt know ferrets could kill live stock, and they are so adorable I want one*crosses arms*ohwell im moveing to nevada when I get older and almost anything is legal there^^

[Christmas_hamster]

In hawaii hamsters are also illegal.

That is so stupid,killing livestock.Man there the size of a cat.a small cat

[Vivastrang]

They're smaller than any cat I've ever seen, beside a kitten. And I know an extremely tiny Siamese that is hardly bigger than a kitten. The idea of them killing livestock is ridiculous, with the exception of small livestock like chickens. But that could be prevented just by proper housing of the chicken.

[Butterpeanut]

I heard ferrets are illegal in parts of Texas... Why the heck are hamsters illegal in Hawaii? Thats just *W*E*I*R*D*

[swamper]

Hamsters are illegal in Hawaii because of the fear of invasive species.  Hawaii already has MAJOR problems with several non-native species that are killing off their rare native animals that are found nowhere else in the world. If a couple of hamsters (f/m) were to get out it is possible that they could breed and cause a problem.

[Hammy 263]

im not sure y....






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[fluff_n_roll]

they are illegal in Cali because Arnold Schwarzenegger thinks they are man eating animals, well not man eating but he doesn't trust them and thinks they should be wild animals not kept as pets.  As long as he's in charge they will be illegal.  My sister has three and we will be fostering one together but they are a huge handful so be sure to do alot of research because their vet bills are masive.

[aubrey]

I think they see ferrets as an exotic animal that should not be kept as a pet. I think that's pretty stupid seeing as in many other states it is perfectly legal to own them! They're great pets too it's a shame..

[zirbo]

yeah ive always wondered why ferrets are illegal in california too. it's really weird because every time i go to petsmart or petco i always see ferret cages and ferret accessories :(