PINK_GIGGLES90: actually ferrets are not even related to skunks at all. And they are related to black footed ferrets, ferrets are a descendant from the black footed ferrets.

Both ferrets and skunks used to be classified as belonging to the family Mustelidae, but recent evidence has suggested that skunks began to evolve far earlier than had at first been believed. As a result, skunks are now considered sufficiently different to justify having their own family. Skunks are now generally classified as Mephitidae and so are no longer members of the mustelid family.

BCBLONDIE, yes as of current ferrets are illegal in CA, hopefully that will change soon, we are constantly working on that! If you have any ?'s contact ferrets anonymous at:
http://www.ferretsanon.com/
They are a GREAT organization for ressidents in CA that own or want or own ferrets, or to just help legalize them.