There is an old law on the books that prohibits ferrets but no one is interested in enforcing it. Unfortunately, no one is interested in changing it. You can get a special dispensation to have ferrets by calling the head of Animal Control. I don't have her information with me at work but you can contact me and I will send it to you. I adopt many ferrets to DC residents and ask them to contact that lady and get the dispensation...just in case someone wants to make a fuss about the ferrets. Hope this Helps Robin FerretsFirst Rescue and Placement of NoVA [Posted in FML 6042]