It's considered a misdemeanor, punishable by a $1,000 fine or 6 months in jail. You can litter box or "potty" train them, keeping mess to a minimum. WARNING. If you live in California (or anywhere else ferrets are illegal) and are still considering getting a ferret, please don’t. Pet ferrets have neither. This heavy-handed gover… One man is trying to change that. California, as well as a few other states and countries, continue to outlaw ferrets as pets. Be sure to provide them with plenty of interactive ferret toys to keep their attention. The Golden State and Hawaii are the only states to ban domesticated ferrets. California offers an environment where species like ferrets may thrive in the wild. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. California’s climate is part of the reason for the bans on exotic animals that other states allow. For California residents 21 and over, weed is finally legal. Despite their small size, veterinary bills for a ferret can be similar to that for a dog or cat. This includes the archives from the California Domestic Ferret Association, Californians for Ferret Legalization and the accomplished work of the Carley’s from the 1980s – 2006, as well as over twenty ferret enthusiasts who have been involved with the movement for 20 or more years. But try having a ferret as a pet, and you could be charged with a misdemeanor, up to six months in jail or $1,000 in fines. Unfortunately, ferrets are illegal in California. Saturday, April 2, is National Ferret Day, but there will not be much celebration in California. This year we’ve done extraordinary work while only spending around $2,300.

This increases the threat to native species and crops. Care Sheet. California is one of two states in the nation that prohibits possessing a ferret. If you are not planning to breed, your female ferret must be de-sexed or she will stay on heat and develop a fatal anemia. However, feeding your ferret can be costly, as carnivores they require need a specialized diet and lots of raw meat. While California bans pet ferrets, other states don’t have the same restrictions.