You may know that it is illegal to sell ferrets in California, but why? You can own them, but not legally purchase them. In my research, the state government is afraid that they will overpopulate the area. That is why it is vital to go through this long process of getting them neutered, vaccinated, etc, before the state will even allow you to let them be permitted. If these requirements are not met, the animal will not be legalized for you to own, and if you do it anyway, and the ferret is found out about, the "fish and game" warden will come and take him or her away. You ALSO have to travel out of state to get the ferret. I'm planning on making the purchase of a ferret in October. I'm traveling to Nevada to pick up my baby and when i come back to California i have to get a permit, 4 shots over a time of 3 weeks, a rabies shot, two canine distemper shots, three weeks apart, then yearly boosters. I also have to have its anal glands removed. How much is all this costing me is my question?
Here is just the first round of expenses
Ferret? $150
Vaccinations? $200
Spay or Neutered? $150
Permit? $300
Anal gland removal? $100
Yearly boosters? $75 each
Cages? $250
Food? $30
Treats? $20
Toys, Hammock, tubes, etc? $150
Hmmm $1425...
Calling my baby Cheeseburger and having him steal my keys every chance he or she gets, priceless :-)
Some ferret facts.
They STINK.
Ferret in Latin means "little thief" TRUE. They will steal and hide everything they can.
They always need attention. If they do not receive the right amount become depressed.
They have a very particular diet. EXPENSIVE diet.
Typical Life Span 5 – 8 years (over 10 years is sadly very rare)
Born deaf. Begin to hear at around 34 days.
Born with eyes closed. Eyes begin to open at around 34 days.
They can come across more diseases than any other pet.
If you bathe them they smell even more.
But they are soo cute!
Enjoy!!!
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