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6 Places With Ferrets For Sale In Michigan

By: Author Dejan

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Looking for places to buy a ferret in Michigan (MI)? 

Finding a reputable and trustworthy breeder might be difficult in the state as there are just a few options available. To select the best ferret and ensure it is in good condition, visit the breeders or stores in person and buy from reputable sellers. Or better, consider adopting one.

Here’s the list of top places in Michigan selling ferrets to help you find the best hob, jill, or kit, depending on your needs and the offer. 

Ferret Breeders in Michigan

Breeder NameLocationContact NumberWebsite
Preuss Pets Lansing, MI517-999-7387 www.preusspets.com
Pet Station Jackson Jackson, MI517-787-9050 www.petstationjackson.com
PetcoMI877-738-6742www.petco.com
Soldan’s Pet Supplies MI989-667-4844 www.soldanspet.com
West Michigan Ferret Connection  Grand Rapids, MI616-447-2978 www.westmichiganferretconnection.com
Motor City Ferrets Hazel Park, MI 248-219-9023 www.motorcityferrets.org

1. Preuss Pets

Pet Ferret At Home

Preuss Pets is a pet store located in Lansing, Middle Michigan. They have over 30 years of combined experience and sell ferrets, together with other small animals, reptiles, and birds. 

Contact them directly about the available ferrets and pricing and visit their store in person. Their work hours are 12 PM – 7 PM (Monday – Friday), 11 AM – 7 PM (Saturday), and 12 PM – 6 PM (Sunday).

2. Pet Station Jackson

This locally-owned pet store with over 30 years of experience is located in Jackson, Michigan. Pet Station Jackson sells small pets (including ferrets), fish, reptiles, and birds. Their store gets the ferrets from Marshall Ferrets.

3. Petco

  • Address: Throughout Michigan
  • Phone: 877-738-6742 
  • Email: Contact
  • Website: www.petco.com 
  • Social Media: Facebook
  • Price: Around $350 – contact them directly for more information

Founded in 1965, Petco is a name well-known across the USA. They have more than 1,500 facilities in the USA, Mexico, and Puerto Rico – there are 23 stores in Michigan where you can buy a baby ferret. Their ferrets come neutered and deglanded and cost around $350. 

Some Petco stores in Michigan with ferrets for sale: 

  • Petco Orion Township – Address: 4820 S Baldwin Rd 3B Orion Township, MI 48359; Phone: 248-391-1599
  • Petco Westland – Address: 35725 Warren Road Westland, MI 48185; Phone: 734-641-8422
  • Petco Battle Creek – Address:  12765 Harper Village Dr. #140 Battle Creek, MI 49014-8357; Phone: 269-979-0230
  • Petco Troy – Address: 1217 Coolidge Hwy Troy, MI 48084-7012; Phone: 248-643-0694
  • Petco Norton Shores – 5239 Harvey St Norton Shores, MI 49444-9796; Phone: 231-798-9621
  • Petco Walker – Address: 3165 Alpine Ave Ste G Walker, MI 49544; Phone: 616-647-0328
  • Petco Lansing – Address: 510 Frandor Ave Lansing, MI 48912-5206; Phone: 517-333-8544
  • Petco Holland – Address: 3424 West Shore Dr. Holland, MI 49424-9699; Phone: 616-994-0911 
  • Petco Sterling Heights – Address: 13701 Lakeside Circle Sterling Heights, MI 48313-1315; Phone: 586-532-8794
  • Petco Chesterfield – Address: 50870 Gratiot Ave Chesterfield, MI 48051-2055; Phone: 586-598-1782

See the full list of Petco stores in MI here. Make sure to contact your store directly to ensure they have ferrets available before visiting.

4. Soldan’s Pet Supplies

ferret running on grass

Soldan’s Pet Supplies is a family-owned pet store with multiple locations in Michigan. They cover S. Lansing, W. Lansing, Okemos, DeWitt, Charlotte, Midland, Bay City, and Mt. Pleasant. Together with several other animals, they occasionally have ferrets for sale.

Soldan’s Pet Supplies locations in Michigan: 

  • Bay City – Address: 4140 Wilder Road Bay City, MI 48706; Phone: 989-667-4844
  • Charlotte – 515 Lansing Street Charlotte, MI 48813; Phone: 517-541-1700 
  • Dewitt – 12286 Old U.S. 27 Dewitt, MI 48820; Phone: 517-669-8824 
  • Midland – 2032 North Saginaw Road Midland, MI 48640; Phone: 989-839-0970 
  • Mt. Pleasant – 1721 South Mission Street Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858; Phone: 989-775-6900 
  • Okemos – 2283 Grand River Ave Okemos, MI 48864; Phone: 517-349-8435 
  • South Lansing – 5016 South M.L. King Boulevard Lansing, MI 48910; Phone: 517-882-1611 
  • West Lansing – Address: 6201 West Saginaw Highway Lansing, MI 48917; Phone: 517-323-6920

5. West Michigan Ferret Connection

Not a seller, but a non-profit organization that offers ferrets for adoption. West Michigan Ferret Connection is a home-based ferret rescue center located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

They opened in 2001 and have been rehoming around 50 ferrets per year since. People under 21 and people with children under the age of 10 can’t adopt their ferrets. WMFC charges a $300 adoption fee per ferret which includes rabies/distemper vaccination certification.

Contact them directly about the available ferrets and visit their Facebook page for news and updates. The West Michigan Ferret Connection also offers a 14-day return policy.

6. Motor City Ferrets

This shelter and rescue service located in Hazel Park, Michigan, opened in 2000. They have from 10 to over 30 critters at their home at any given moment. 

They only offer ferrets to Michigan residents who live within the greater metropolitan Detroit area and are over 21. Motor City Ferrets does not ship their animals which means the pick-up is in person. Their ferrets are around $75 dollars – visit this page to learn more about their adoption process.

Additional Information 

Can’t Find The Right Ferret To Buy in Michigan? 

Feel free to check our list of breeders in Arizona (AZ), Florida (FL), Indiana (IN), Kentucky (KY), Ohio (OH), Las Vegas (Nevada), Pennsylvania (PA), and Texas (TX).

Are You Selling Ferrets In Michigan And Aren’t Listed Here? 

Contacts us here and we will add you to the list. 

Interested In Buying Other Animals In Michigan? 

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Things To Know Before Buying A Ferret

  • Ferrets are not rodents but mammals. These intelligent and lively animals weigh from 1-3 pounds (females) up to 5-6 pounds (males).
  • Ferrets come in a variety of colors. Albinos (white with ruby eyes) are the original color; other colors include sable (with a raccoon-like mask), chocolate (brown), silver, and cinnamon.
  • Ferrets are a long-term commitment. They can live about 8 to 10 years.
  • Ferrets require daily interaction. Similar to cats, they are small, quiet, and relatively easy to care for, but ferrets still need daily human companionship and interaction, just like dogs.
  • They require investment. Together with the initial price of purchasing (or adopting), you will need to buy food, housing (cage, bedding, and litter), toys, and pay veterinary checks. 
  • Ferrets are not for people who are often way from home. They can become depressed if often left alone or placed in a cage for too long.  
  • Ferrets get along well with other animals. They are very playful and will blend in nicely with your other pets, make sure to supervise them for a while before they get used to one another.
  • They need proper health care. Ferrets need to be vaccinated every year against canine distemper (a viral infectious disease that is 100% fatal) and inspected by a veterinarian at least once a year.
  • Do proper research before purchasing one. When buying from pet stores, always read reviews of other people on Google and Yelp and ask sellers about the health guarantees they offer for their animals.
  • Don’t shop – adopt. In case you decided to get a ferret, consider adopting instead of buying from a pet store. Shelter personnel have a better insight into a ferret’s personality, can help you choose one that fits your lifestyle and expectations, and getting one from a shelter is cheaper than store ones.

Summary 

And there you have it! 6 places with ferrets for sale in Michigan (MI). 

Before buying the animal, make sure to call and see if the seller currently has babies available for sale, check the animal in person, and feel free to take a veterinarian with you to inspect the animal, if the seller allows it. 

Owning a ferret is illegal in several US states – check the legislation and requirements before buying one! 

Ferrets can be great pets as they are friendly, cute, and entertaining animals. Remember to provide enough housing space for the animal, a regular supply of food and water, spend some time interacting with your pet daily, and regularly clean up after it.

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