>From: Jennifer Makower <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Moving to CA!! Please Help me!! >I've just lost my job here in MA and am now thinking of relocating to CA. >Any one who can, please E-Mail me at [log in to unmask] about any >information about living with ferrets in CA. From what I've heard, they >stalk ferret owners like they would an armed robber! ... It's not all *that* bad, if you're a bit carefull. Different city and local police have radically different attitudes, often department-wide... dunno why. In general, you're better off in larger cities, since they know what *real* crime is. In San Francisco, a notably liberal town in general, I had a *wonderfull* time, encountering over 23 cops with no problem - only one even *considered* hassling me, most of the rest were *supportive*. One offered $300 for Felix; I pointed him towards Reno. In rural areas, or smaller suburban places, the cops have less to do and may see a ferret hassle as a diversion. The Highway Patrol are famous for that, and of course Fish&Game Wardens will *not* under any circumstances cut you any slack. Running the border is easy...secret is tired ferrets well hidden, plus clean so no distinctive weasel odor. It's possible to have ferts shipped to Reno International and drive 'em across yourself; you cannot fly ferts into California although I've heard of it done. New tactic: Get ahold of the PRI report on ferrets - it includes a great 1page synopsis of the issue plus the various lies F&G has told. I intend to bring copies with me when I'm out in public with the guys; it's potent enough to mebbe convince a cop or even a local animal control officer to slack off, although it *won't* work with Wardens. It convinced 60 out of 67 State Assemblycritters. See the CDFA website for order info...CDFA has a buncha copies and could use reimbursement for 'em all. [Posted in FML issue 1577]