In NJ if you want to make a complaint about unsuitable conditions regarding ferrets in a pet store, the complaint should be addressed to NJ Dept of Fish and Game. Call 609.292.9591, Jane Cheryl should be able to assist you. Ferrets are covered under F&G in NJ as "exotic species" and in general the conditions have to be beyond bad before anything will be done. The BEST way to get F&G to act is to catch the store selling ferrets without issuing a permit. That's because they can fine the store and make money on it. Enforcement only has a small handful of officers for the entire state, and I'll be honest, ferrets in pet stores are very, very, very low on their list of priorities. If you can PROVE inhumane treatment, and your idea of inhumane is probably VERY different fromt the legal definition, you have a chance. Want to really make a change? Make an appointment to speak to your state representatives about changing the laws. Anne [Posted in FML issue 4825]