Smatchimo
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| Ferrets!
»www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed..
sign the petition if you would like to own a ferret for a pet. I really want one, they are so fun to play with.
as you know they are illegal in Ca so any help would be appreciated.
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sharondippity
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Smatchimo, the address for the petition is not a link. And when I try getting there via Google with I get a page that says "deactivated due to inactivity, archived off server 2004.0528"
Also, as Sharon asked, why are they illegal here?
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nccycle
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Here is a link to a web site for an effort to legalize ferret ownership in CA.
»www.ferretsanon.com/ |
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That's cause he cross-posted(So Cal)- then cut & pasted 
Try this sash: »www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/···rret83&1 |
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sharondippity
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According to the letter, which sadly has a spelling error, it was feared that ferrets would overpopulate.
People have pet rats and mice, so how would this be any different? I have not heard of other states having a ferret population problem, then again, why would I know? I don't go seeking that information...
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nccycle
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| said by sharondippity  :According to the letter, which sadly has a spelling error, it was feared that ferrets would overpopulate. People have pet rats and mice, so how would this be any different? I have not heard of other states having a ferret population problem, then again, why would I know? I don't go seeking that information... I think the problem with Ferrets in CA goes like this. Ferrets are a related to weasels. If ferrets were to escape into the wild and start breeding they would have to hunt for food. The fear is that ferrets would have disastrous effects on the native wildlife populations. Of course the ferret supporters feel this type of anti-ferret argument has little to no merit. For more information about ferrets in general and keeping ferrets as pets look at.
»www.ferretcentral.org/ |
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sharondippity
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San Jose, CA | What would ferrets hunt for food? If it's rats or mice I'm all for it... |
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| said by sharondippity :What would ferrets hunt for food? If it's rats or mice I'm all for it... Birds,rabbits,rat,moles.
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nccycle
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Oakland, CA | reply to Smatchimo
Since ferrets are related to weasels I assume they would hunt the same types of food. Weasels prefer eating rodents ( rats, mice, squirrels etc) but then can also eat birds, fish and insects. |
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sharondippity
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San Jose, CA | I though weasels were known for stealing birds' eggs, not eating actual birds. Hmm. |
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nccycle
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| said by sharondippity :I though weasels were known for stealing birds' eggs, not eating actual birds. Hmm. I'll let you debate the issue with the good folks at the Alaska Fish and Wildlife Dept.
»www.adfg.state.ak.us/pubs/notebo···sels.php |
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said by Smatchimo :sign the petition if you would like to own a ferret for a pet. I really want one, they are so fun to play with. That is just sad 
If you'd really care for the ferrets, you wouldn't want them to be peoples "pets". |
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| said by ninjaturtle1 :said by Smatchimo :sign the petition if you would like to own a ferret for a pet. I really want one, they are so fun to play with. That is just sad If you'd really care for the ferrets, you wouldn't want them to be peoples "pets". Why, what's the deal?
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They have them for pets in many other states, I know a few who have them in the Pocatello area in SE Idaho, I remember seeing a few people walk them at Idaho State when we lived in Poky, cute little guys! They are very gentle and excellent with kids, and smart as a whip, not to mention very curious. I'd support this. They already sell the food and other care products in the pet stores here. |
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ninjaturtle1
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Fremont, CA | reply to sharondippity
The dealio is that ferrets do not have any place being in peoples homes as an entertainment piece. |
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sharondippity
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| said by ninjaturtle1 :The dealio is that ferrets do not have any place being in peoples homes as an entertainment piece. ?
How are they different from other animals as pets? I'm genuinely interested. So far you've only reinforced your opinion. Any information on why?
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Redwood Valley, CA | reply to ninjaturtle1
I don't think anybody wants them for that, pets bring love, happiness and peace to a house, where did the entertainment slant come in? |
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ninjaturtle1
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Animals should be in their own habitat or what’s left of it. Trying to adapt/confine them to our surroundings and lifestyle is very cruel. Almost all “pet” birds, turtles, fishes and ferrets are caged/enclosed in small tanks for the duration of their lives.
Dogs, cats, lamas, etc are another story but no one here cares  |
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Redwood Valley, CA | I think you are getting this mixed up, we're all talking about (at least I thought we were?) animals born and raised in captivity, not taking wild animals and putting them into a house, I agree that would be wrong too. |
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