| Justice for the Chambersburg Ferret: Sentencing at the September 3 Court Date
A plea bargain was agreed upon in the Dylan Sellers/ Amanda McCoy Animal Cruelty case.
To read more about this case and the sentencing details, click here.
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Dooktoberfest Registration Open!
Register Online!
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AFA's Dooktoberfest registration is now open. You can now register your ferrets, order catalogs, reserve vending space, place an ad in our show catalog and
sponsor a title class ring.
The 2025 Dooktoberfest show will be held at the Lovettesville Game Protection Association in Lovettesville VA on
November 1st. Only those ferrets entered in the show or accompanied by the vaccination requirements are allowed in the show hall. Please note, ADV testing is no longer required.
For more information or if you have questions about
the Online Show Registration system, please email afa@ferret.org
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Dooktoberfest Information & Registration - CLICK HERE!
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| CHECK THIS OUT!
A recording of the AFA's first-ever webinar is now available on YouTube. This event, created by the AFA Education Committee, featured information and tips about ferret nutrition,
so be sure to watch and learn! More educational webinars are planned so keep your eye on this space
for the next one!
The written transcript is available upon request: e-mail afa@ferret.org
Click here to see it.
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| Legalize Ferrets in California: A Historic Opportunity
After decades of outdated restrictions, Petition 2025-003 is officially on the docket to remove ferrets
from California’s Prohibited Species List—thanks to the tireless advocacy of Pat Wright and LegalizeFerrets.org.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is expected to hear the petition around August 11–12, and now is
the time to rally expert support.
We need veterinarians, biologists, wildlife experts, former animal control officers, and shelter professionals to
submit letters and testify via Zoom (honorarium available). This is more than a policy change—it’s a chance to correct a
nearly century-old injustice and ensure the ferrets in CA receive the care and support they deserve.
Take Action:
Submit a Letter of Support (template available), and encourage your veterinarians to provide a letter of support
Testify via Zoom (earn $125 honorarium for experts), and encourage your veterinarians to testify
Join the Movement — sign up at LegalizeFerrets.org, donate, and share!
Let’s make history together. Legalize ferrets in California—because science, compassion, and common sense demand it.
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| Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
Here's a huge shout out to those of you who supported our recent Krispy Kreme fundraiser in honor of National Ferret Day 2025!!!
We hope you enjoyed your doughnuts and we appreciate your participation greatly. And remember, your digital coupon doesn't expire
just because the fundraiser ended. They have no expiration date.
Thanks to you, we were able to earn nearly $300 for the American Ferret Association just by purchasing something that many of us buy
already, and Krispy Kreme gives us back 50% of the price of the doughnuts! I don't know if you know it or not, but that is a great
fundraising campaign. I have done a lot of fundraisers over the years, and it is very rare to be able to earn 50%! So thank you
Krispy Kreme, thank you Group Raise for supplying the marketing tools to make this happen, and
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| Thank you to all of our doughnut lovers out there!!!
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AFA Member Advisory on H5N1 (“bird flu”) March 2025
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Please read this document for information on Bird Flu and possible risks to your ferrets.
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Call To Action regarding Proposed Changes to Funding for Conservation Efforts for the Black Footed Ferret
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Message From the American Ferret Association:
Recently, executive orders were issued to freeze funding and expenditures including conservation efforts for the Black Footed Ferret (BFF). This animal, a keystone species of the prairie ecosystem, is widely considered the rarest mammal in North America.
To advocate for continued support of conservation efforts for the BFF, we must all
take action to raise our voices.
Please see this document and share this message widely:
Now more than ever, your donations to support BFF conservation are urgently needed. Please see below for links!
Donate to Prairie Wildlife Research:
or
Donate through the AFA
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New product! AFA Ferret Trading Cards
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The Trading Cards come in a set of three. On each card, the featured ferret's picture and name are on the front and a description and write-up are on the back.
Order your AFA Ferret Trading Cards HERE!
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30 Year Anniversary Logo Memo Board
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Order your 30 Year Anniversary Memo Board HERE!
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Are you a new AFA member?
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Check out the new member page set up just for you!
AFA New Member Links - CLICK HERE!
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COVID-19 and Ferrets - What You Need To Know.
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American Ferret Association Statement on COVID-19 and Ferrets
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