Ferrets belong to the family Mustelidae and are related to polecats, weasels, skunks, and otters. Modern domestic ferrets have no natural habitat and cannot survive in the wild. They were bred centuries ago for pest control, and are still used today in some areas to hunt rabbits, rats, or other small animals. They are also increasingly popular as household pets and are known for their playfulness and curiosity.
Clubs and non-profit groups that revolve around ferrets, whether for social get-togethers, protecting the welfare of ferrets, or advocating their legalization in areas where they currently are illegal.
Ferret rescues and shelters are involved in taking in, housing, and providing care and attention to unwanted, abused, needy, or abandoned ferrets. This category contains sites for people looking to surrender a ferret they can no longer care for, adopt a ferret needing a home, or help out a shelter or rescue through financial donations or volunteer work.
Sites about clubs or organizations, even ones concerned with ferret welfare, should not be submitted here unless the club''s primary purpose is to run a rescue or shelter. Other club sites should be submitted to Recreation/Pets/Ferrets/Organizations instead of this category.