I asked the question, but perhaps I didn't ask it well. Does anyone know if there is any sort of law, or regulation preventing the shipment of kits across state lines, or to pet shops under a certain age? Somehow I got the impression that there was some instrument in place to prevent the shipment of kits under a certain age to pet shops. The problem we're having in Minnesota with Petco, is two-fold. First we are seeing kits that are 6-8 weeks old in Petco shops, meaning they were weaned and subsequently shipped there when they were way too young. Second, frantic calls from new ferret owners, whose babies were too young, and the shelter overpopulation has directly corresponded with the Petco chain's increase in numbers, and sales of ferrets. We checked with the state official who regulates the pet stores and were told that as far as she knows there is no regulation against transporting or selling kits under a certain age. If you have any info on any regulations of the sort I am inquiring about please contact me and let me know how to find a copy. [log in to unmask] Thanks again, Dawn [Posted in FML issue 2534]