>Date:    Sun, 17 Feb 2008 [FML issue 5886]
>From:    R Downs <[log in to unmask]>
>
>"....we are pleased to announce the addition of a shelter
>representative to the group. Barb Clay is well-known in the ferret
>community and has extensive experience with ferret rescues. Barb will
>be inviting shelter/sanctuary operators to participate in a forum.
>This forum will allow each participant to provide input that will be
>shared with the council through Barb so that the organizations and the
>ferret community can best help in the event of large rescues/seizures.
>Please contact Barb at [log in to unmask] if you would like to
>participate...."

Dear Folks

I apologize for being late in responding. I'm honored to have been
voted in as a member of this Council.

I pledge to do my best to serve the ferret community in this capacity.

Let's jump right into things. The discussions until March 31st will be
the "Minimal Standard of Care Provided" and "ADV - Why Test & Which
Test".

The invitation is to all those who have hung their shingle out calling
themselves either a shelter/rescue/or sanctuary.

If you fit that description as serving the ferret community, then
please join:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ferret-Shelter_Council/

The mission here, is to establish some same ground as to what the
public can expect from these entities that are receiving ferrets, and
for you each to be known for such disciplines, or lack there of. When
working a rescue and placement, it’s imperative we know what minimal
standards of care are common place with you.

When we're confronted with rescues of any size, we need to know which
shelters are maintaining which disciplines, and to move forward with
educated choices in who to ask for help, most of all what to expect.
With all of that information given, we can expeditiously manage and
assist in rescues and project financial assessments.

Thanks for your cooperation, and I look forward to the volley of
discussions and every shelter/rescue/sanctuary’s participation.

Affectionately,
Barb Clay

Dir of Shelter Affairs for Rocky's
Parkton, Maryland 21120
www.rockysferrets.com

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