>From:    Keith Bedard <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Border Crossing
> 1)  Are ferrets legal in New Brunswick...
 
Yes, to the best of my knowledge they are legal there.  I believe we have
club members there.
 
> 2)  Are there any kind of difficulties or is there a quarantine period
>     for bringing a ferret into the U.S. from Canada?
 
This seems like a good a time as any to announce the change in Canadian Law
regarding ferrets.
 
Previously, ferrets entering Canada needed to be accompanied by an
international health certificate (signed by a US Agriculture veterinarian),
proof of rabies and distemper vaccines adminsitered no more than a year and
no less than one month in advance, as well as with a permit issued by
Agriculture Canada.  Without all of this, you could have one hell of a time
getting over the border, as Julianna can testify to when coming to Vancouver
with Pat :-)
 
However, apparently some folks kicked up a stink and a new law has gone into
effect as of January 22nd 1997.  Ferrets have been granted the same rights
as dogs and cats regarding border crossings.  All your ferrets will need is
proof of rabies and distemper vaccines adminstered prior to the crossing.
If you'd like more information on the specific bill (or if you'd like us to
fax you a copy, since border people aren't always up on current law) just
drop us an a-mail.
 
However, if you do not have a residential address in Canada, they may
require a quarantine period.  This is sometimes-sometimes-not sort of
scenario.
 
> 3)  Are there any vets for ferrets in New Brunswick?
 
Can't help you there.  Contact the Canadian Veterinary Association for a
list of vets in your future area.
 
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[Posted in FML issue 1826]