One last comment please, before I close the subject of Kista in my book.  I
take animal abuse very seriously.  If there was something legitimate, I put
an open invitation out to the person making the claims to share their story
and proof.  If they had legitimate concerns I was going to do everything in
my power to help them.  Just about the only one I have not heard from is
this person.  I have not heard from one single person about anything
negative they have seen or heard regarding Kista or Kim.  I have heard from
many people that have told me good things about this shelter.
 
And I did not want the flames, but from being on other mailing lists in the
past (ferret and non-ferret related) I have seen a lot of people become
seriously attacked for their views.  I have gotten some nasty emails (some
were down right entertaining) but most were very civil and I thank you all
again.
 
That is not important though.  What is important is that I may have worded
some things wrong, but I do not feel sorry for wanting to make sure that
the ferrets were well taken care of.  I have apologized to Kim and Kista
in personal email for any emotional pain I may have caused (this was
absolutely NOT my intention) and thanked as many of her supporters as I
could manage.  I have seen abuse and neglect first hand.  It is not a
pretty picture.  That is why I take it to heart so much and get so fired
up.  I was not out to attack a specific shelter, only to ensure the proper
treatment of animals I love.  I hope that everyone can understand that.
 
Crystal
[Posted in FML issue 3307]