Alicia wrote:
>Authorities were never involved.

Linda Iroff wrote:
>Not entirely accurate. The USDA APHIS, after formal complaints that
>McKay was selling more than $500 annually to other breeders (as posted
>by a member of the McKay family on the FML!), did an inspection on July
>30, 2007, and shut him down pending obtaining the necessary license.
>
>This undoubtably led to McKay filing the lawsuit less than a month
>later, and becoming more serious in negotiations with Lori Sies....

I agree the non compliance for USDA licensure adn that of the state not
renewing his permit until his property was found acceptable did prompt
McKay to look for placement alternatives.

Lori was not the only person to strike a deal to get ferrets off
McKay's property shipments went ot other breeders, prior to her
removing the two large groups. Though I do agree that many more of
the ferrets she received were neutered than would have been otherwise.
It is a relief that the numbers of kits that will be yielded to the
McKay's have been substantially cut.

My reference to "authorities" was in relationship to the reported
rescue itself. There were no humane officials associated with this
event, No citations for neglect, cruelty, etc., were issued. Rather
than a rescue, as understood in humane terms by organized humane
officials, it was a negotiated transfer of breed stock.

It was a noble effort, but one which was an agreement with a monetary
exchange.

Just clarifying.

Alicia

[Posted in FML 5872]