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]