I am not a shelter because I respect the state laws. To be an animal shelter in the state of IL., the following requirements must be met: 1. A separate area for personal animals 2. A separate area for infirmary 3. A separate area for shelter animals 4. Registered with the state and subject to random inspections. 5. Ferret owners, ferret breeders and shelters owners need to file a permit form with the state of IL Dept of Agriculture. There is no cost for those having ferret the permit form with the state. There is a cost for those breeding ferrets. [OC] [Posted in FML issue 2517]