This is for M-
 
I believe there are actually ferret shelters in California.  I do know
that there are rescue operations which stands to reason that there must be
ferrets up for adoption.
 
Visit the website at:
www.cdfa.com
 
I believe there is a way to contact them and see if there are any ferrets
up for adoption in California.
 
I think it would depend on the policies of the shelter in Seattle -
obviously shelter owners disagree with the California ferret ban, but might
be reluctant to send a ferret to California where there IS a possibility
that, if found, the ferret might be confiscated and destroyed.
 
I know how you feel - until 1996 ferrets were illegal here in Massachusetts
and owning one was like having a time bomb in your house.  We had to drive
to Connecticut to get vet care - things are much easier now!
 
Hope all is well in CA-
 
-Heather W.
[Posted in FML issue 3384]