Concerned Ferret Owners shelter in Northern NJ run by Tamara Von Ouhl is also a state licensed shelter. They just recently had their inspection. I think the best source of who is or isn't licensed should be the state; and agree with Barb that no one should be discouraged from starting a shelter. Heaven knows all areas can use more not less folks doing rescue. And all of us have learned the in and out along the way. Ann Gruden Ferret Assn of CT [Posted in FML 6469]