AFA's 2026 Spring Nationals Registration is OPEN!
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AFA's Spring Nationals 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 or Specialty class ring.
2026 Spring Nationals Ferret Competition will be held at the York Fairgrounds in York PA on April 11th. The Awards Dinner will be held the evening of Friday,
April 10th, at the Lyndon Diner in York, PA.
Go here for information on showing your ferrets.
For more information please email afa@ferret.org
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Spring Nationals Information & Registration - CLICK HERE!
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Announcing AFA's New Shelter Affairs Co-Chairs
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AFA is excited to announce our two new Shelter Affairs Co-Chairs, Barbara Bullock and
Shaye Rehmel!
We look forward to working with them for this important committee. For the detailed
announcement from Bonnie Russell, AFA's Vice-Present, click here.
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| Join Us For Our Next Webinar!
American Ferret Association's Webinar Series -- Are you ready to show your ferret?
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 at 7:30 - 8:30 PM EST
Link to register:
Join the American Ferret Association for our webinar on all things show related!
Attending a ferret show can be both a fun and an educational experience. In this webinar, learn from AFA senior judges about which rings or
classes to enter and how to prepare your ferret for the judging process. This webinar is like a movie trailer, giving you a sneak peek into
how shows also provide an opportunity to discover local and regional shelters, breeders, clubs, and other organizations. Plus, by attending a
show, you'll have a chance to buy products you can’t find elsewhere and support ferret organizations in the process. |
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| Black Footed Ferrets
Speaking of webinars, did you happen to catch our February Webinar?
The Black-Footed Ferret: Ask the Expert, with host Travis Livieri of Prairie Wildlife Research
You can watch the replay on You Tube on the AFA channel here: Click Here.
Now more than ever, your donations to support BFF conservation are urgently needed.
One important objective of the AFA is helping fund the preservation of the endangered black-footed
ferret (BFF). These ferrets require vaccines just like our domestic ferrets but it is not as simple
as making an appointment with the veterinarian. The cost of necessary field work to include
finding and capturing the BFF is about $500 per dose of vaccine.
Funding the work of the biologists and their transportation out onto the prairie is a big part of
this cost and the goal is to get 2 doses per BFF in their lifetime.
Donate to our Black-Footed Ferret Fund here:
or donate through the AFA here:
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2026 AFA Ferret Photo Calendar
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8 1/2 x 11 wall calendar featuring Erica Hohing's Earl of
Cromwell (cover photo) along with 11 other winners of our recent AFA Members Only photo
contest. Photos are full page, in color, with a glossy finish, and include a bonus
summary collage of all of our contest entries! Price includes shipping.
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Order your 2026 AFA's Ferret Calendar HERE!
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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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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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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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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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