Anonymous wrote:
>I am not a ferret shelter beacuse I respect teh state laws.  In Illionis
>the law requires that shelters:
 
>1. A separate area for personal animals
>2. A separate area for infirmary
>3. A separate area for shelter animals
>4. Registered with the state and subject to random inspections.
>5. Ferret owners, ferret breeders and shelters owners need to file a permit
>form with the state of IL Dept of Agriculture.  There is no cost for those
>having ferret the permit form with the state.  There is a cost for those
>breeding ferrets.
 
Here in NH the laws is the same!!!!  Although it does not sttae small
shelterers cannot have their owns ferrets in close proximity to shelter
ferrets-- another cage is acceptable!
 
Ferret Wise is a NH ferret shelter-- it is still a stand alone facility--
meaning no one's pets are here-- either volunteers or boarders.  This is a
crucial issue when any emergency could bring viral contaminants or
infections indoors!
 
Spot inspections are a good thing-- it helps insure the general well being
of all animals cared for!
 
Breeding in NH is not a shelter issue-- I know of no shelters who breed
animals-- that is what breed rescues do--
 
Nor is licensing required here-- although those who breed for resale to pet
stores etc MUST go through federal registry and inspection programs.
 
my 2 cents worth
 
alicia
 
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[Posted in FML issue 2518]