who want to ban ferrets?

Liza said:
Would you ban this cutie??

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Her name was Cocopuff.

I guess it's the politicians who gave into hysteria and the myth that ferrets are dangerous - that's why they ban ferrets in some states like Cali. No one should get a ferret if it's only a passing fancy. A ferret deserves a lifetime commitment and love.
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Noooooooooooo!!!!! NOOOOOooooo!

That´s cuteeeee! Is she your pet?
I saw your thread at somewhere that you have cats. I´m not sure either it´s correct or not.
If yes, could you please tell me the story how your cat get on well with your Cocopuff?
I´m not sure it´s okay or not because I still have cat... I´m still learning how to handle the ferrets since we want to own ferrets one day. (I can´t promise that "we will") but I know we will... :)
 
My Uncle used to have few ferrets as a pet in Wales, UK. And I remember seeing them in outdoor cage, I was told not to touch them as they might bited me and its cute to see them curious looking!

I wish to keep Otter as a pet, its beautiful fur as people kill them for Mink fur!

In Australia, its starting to become popular to keep ferrets as a pet, and I was told it can be unpleasant smell if not care properly.

It cost about $40 Australian to buy this pet.
 
undecisivegurl said:
Their illegal in Cali???? Whoa thats a shock to me! Because here in Ohio they just sell them in pet shops!! Wow! Why is that??
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Because the stoopid legistaters banned them -- due to them being pests and destory crops/farm lands. Stupid.. if responsible pet ownership, then should be fine. Yes it's illegal in CA -- it's very difficult to find a willing Vet to take care of ferrets in CA. I love ferrets, and am one of the few fighting this ban.
 
Uh, a note to Bullymom:
Please don't touch animals at pet shops/humane society/etc :) It can spread diseases from animal to animal... so please respect them.

Sorry that you got bitten, sometimes animals are stressed out from all the petting, etc that they resort to biting.
 
Liebling:-))) said:
Noooooooooooo!!!!! NOOOOOooooo!

That´s cuteeeee! Is she your pet?
I saw your thread at somewhere that you have cats. I´m not sure either it´s correct or not.
If yes, could you please tell me the story how your cat get on well with your Cocopuff?
I´m not sure it´s okay or not because I still have cat... I´m still learning how to handle the ferrets since we want to own ferrets one day. (I can´t promise that "we will") but I know we will... :)
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Hehe thanks!

No, Cocopuff doesn't live with us - she died a few years ago before I moved to Norway. :( *cry*

But she did meet my sister's cat... ha ha, she had fun with the cat.. they played tag it, I think! It was a funny sight, with the cat tailing her then she chased him all around the room. I want to get two new ferrets, and train my cats to not treat them as prey. My cats can catch a bird or mice and eat them. It's great that you want ferrets and are concerned about your cats getting along with them. I think the musky smell will scare the cats. LOL! You can ask someone more knowledgeable about this...

sweetkj, keep up the good fight! you have my admiration.
 
I remember that little weasel (ferret) chewing my fingers. I am not a big fan of ferrets... They are cute, but they are smelly. :|
 
CrazyRedHeadWV said:
I remember that little weasel (ferret) chewing my fingers. I am not a big fan of ferrets... They are cute, but they are smelly. :|
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smelly.. really...!
As far as I know you shouldn´t give ferrets the milk because of this...
I don´t know if it´s correct or not...???
 
Liebling:-))) said:
smelly.. really...!
As far as I know you shouldn´t give ferrets the milk because of this...
I don´t know if it´s correct or not...???
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Actually, I don't know about that... never gave mine milk, just water and dry food along with some treats - all I know is that if you get a ferret whose anal glands that secrete the smell are removed AND if a ferret is already neutered, the musky odor is reduced. I used to give my girls a bath at least once a week, and cleaned up their cage just about all the time (at LEAST 2 times a day, really - one gets used to it). I've always had to newspaper the corners because dem critters like to take a dump in dark places and corners. The shat smells very strong - like ammonia. One does get used to the musky smell.. but not that nasty ammonia smell though! I suspect it's from the diet of high protein. I never minded, though, because my girls had great personalities and were very loving and that more than made up for the smell. Anybody wanna add input here?
 
Sweet_KJ said:
Because the stoopid legistaters banned them -- due to them being pests and destory crops/farm lands. Stupid.. if responsible pet ownership, then should be fine. Yes it's illegal in CA -- it's very difficult to find a willing Vet to take care of ferrets in CA. I love ferrets, and am one of the few fighting this ban.
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Yes, but I know someone has two ferrets right here in Northern CA!! How? She bought them at pet store in Reno, NV and drove back to CA via Reno since they don't have inspection gate like they do in CA line near Southern Nevada (Las Vegas for example). You can buy ferret over there and bring it back here. I know some people own ferrets in CA. I think banning ferrets is bullshit in the state of CA. :sure:

Ohio, Nevada, Colorado, and few other states permit ferrets.
 
Liza said:
Actually, I don't know about that... never gave mine milk, just water and dry food along with some treats - all I know is that if you get a ferret whose anal glands that secrete the smell are removed AND if a ferret is already neutered, the musky odor is reduced. I used to give my girls a bath at least once a week, and cleaned up their cage just about all the time (at LEAST 2 times a day, really - one gets used to it). I've always had to newspaper the corners because dem critters like to take a dump in dark places and corners. The shat smells very strong - like ammonia. One does get used to the musky smell.. but not that nasty ammonia smell though! I suspect it's from the diet of high protein. I never minded, though, because my girls had great personalities and were very loving and that more than made up for the smell. Anybody wanna add input here?
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mmmhhhh I understand what you mean... :cool: I still love ferrets no matter either they are smelly or not because they are toooooo cuteee. :mrgreen:
 
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