I have not lived in PA for many years, but when I had my ferret there the attempt to make them illegal was unsuccessful. I know there currently is a big ferret "get-together" held every year in Pittsburgh, & I also know from visits to my family in PA that there are ferret shelters there, so I am sure they are not "illegal". I cannot imagine that there is any special fee for them either, but perhaps the person who always notifies everyone of the ferret happening in Pittsburgh every year can give us all more info. I think the only problem would be if the landlord of a rental unit objects to this kind of pet. Lisa P.S. - I live in AZ now, & I extend my condolences to the person moving from NV to PA. Here is a bit of advice from a 40 year resident of Pennsylvania: 1) do not bother to unpack your moisturizer creams until fall - you will be dripping with sweat most of July & August 2) be sure the windsheild wipers on your car are in good working order 3) buy lots of warm clothes & a snow shovel [Posted in FML 6733]