Hi, I'm not aware that ferrets are illegal in Detroit or anywhere else in Michigan. There are many ferret owners and some shelters in the Detroit area and I've never heard that there's a legal problem. I live near Grand Rapids. Many of the people from the GLFA are on the east side of the state and I'm sure any illegalities would have been brought to their attention and then to that of the citizens of Michigan. Perhaps the first poster was mistaken?? Kim [Posted in FML issue 3402]