The department of Fish and Game and The Domestic Ferret Association have
created FURO- The Ferret Underground Railroad Out (I think that is what FURO
stands for...).  FURO was created because people (& CDFA) felt it wasn't
right to have ferrets killed if found in state.  They are re located out of
state by this group.  So- if caught and up to date on distemper and rabies
shots (you must have proof) they will not be killed.  Without the shots F&G
can kill them.  In most cases the owner is given 24 hours to get the ferret
out of state, you will be asked to show proof that the ferret _is_ out of
state.
  The law _is_ enforced, but only by F&G, most others couldn't care less.  It
is _not_ illegal to treat ferrets in California, and most vets records are
safe, mainly because F&G just doesn't have the man-power to chase after tons
of ferrets. (Good thing, too!)   :>
 
[Posted in FML issue 0825]