This is to anyone in Illinois: About 3 years ago, I purchased a ferret from a local pet store. I asked them if I needed any permits or licenses or anything, and they said no. Today, I went to the Humane Shelter to see about getting a second ferret, and I was told that I need to get a Class A Ferret permit in order to own a ferret in Illinois. When I suggested that it may have been put into effect after I got Alexander, she told me that it had been around for a number of years. Has anyone else experienced this problem? [Posted in FML issue 1470]