Because ferrets are intelligent and can learn to recognize and respond to their names, it’s worth taking the time to choose ...

Ferrets are highly social, but without the right training and socialization, they may not want to interact with you and might ...

Ferrets are intelligent, playful pets that thrive with attentive care, proper diet, and social interaction. They require a ...

First, make sure you’re living somewhere where they’re legal to own. California, Hawaii, and New York City ban ferret ownership entirely, and many municipalities throughout the U.S. may have similar ...

If you’re looking for a fun, non-traditional pet, ferrets may seem like an obvious choice. Unfortunately, they’re not as simple as you might think. In fact, there’s a lot you probably don’t know about ...

Oliver the white-coated ferret loves to hike, kayak and nap across the country Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, animal rescue and ...

GREENFIELD — Nearly 90 frisky ferrets converged on the Hancock County Fairgrounds last weekend for the Ferret 500. The annual fundraiser is hosted by Five Points Ferret Refuge, a nonprofit rescue on ...

Elizabeth Ann is just 2 months old, but her extraordinary life is already making history. This black-footed ferret is a clone of an animal that died more than 30 years ago, and she is the first ...