HERE: Dog rabies confirmed in SOUTHEAST KANSAS: <http://www.koamtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10037369> And in NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA: <http://www.wwaytv3.com/node/14451> Ferrets Anonymous in CALIFORNIA - Clandestine?: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/ <http://www.laweekly.com/2009-03-12/la-vida/the-fuzzy-underground-a-clandestine-meeting-with-ferrets-anonymous/> TAMPA BAY knows ferrets are NOT wild animals: <http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/mar/16/officials-offer-amnesty-day-exotic-pets/> As does PORTLAND, OREGON: <http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2009/03/ruffins_got_his_own_team_of_ex.html> Economic effects in NORWALK, CONNECTICUT: <http://www.thehour.com/story/466795> Ferrets attend ALBANY, NEW YORK St. Paddy's Parade: <http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2009/mar/15/0315_parade/> Service animal debate: <http://www.txcn.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/tv/stories/wfaa090320_wz_serviceanimals.541d8299.html> BFFs win in LOGAN COUNTY, KANSAS: <http://www.hdnews.net/printstory/pdogruling022009> <http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-news/2009/02/20/ferrets-newswire.aspx> THERE: Stolen ferrets in SOUTH WALES, BRITAIN, UK: <http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/gwentnews/4143020.Teen___s_plea_for_return_of_missing_ferrets/> Center continues in CROCKENHILL, LONDON, UK: <http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/4216295.CROCKENHILL__Attacked_animal_centre_still_running_a_year_on/> Camel racing in BRITAIN: <http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m3d14-Racing-camels--and-ferrets> More common sense in AUSTRALIA: <http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2009/03/19/62371_back-paddock.html> EVERYWHERE: Ferrets Magazine News Highlights: <http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-news/2009/03/13/ferrets-newswire.aspx> Human ferrets: <http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/amateur-rugby-league-news/2009/03/18/new-recruits-boost-underbank-rangers-title-challenge-86081-23168605/> Flu posts and news: <http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/23/health/23flu.html?_r=1&hp> <http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/02/22/scientists-may-have-new-way-to-fight-the-flu.html> <http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/02/a-magic-bullet.html> -- Renee Downs "Eventually we will realize that if we destroy the ecosystem we destroy ourselves." Jonas Salk "The most effective way to do it, is to do it." Amelia Earhart It's amazing how much can be accomplished if nobody cares who gets the credit! Ferret Emergency Response, Rescue & Evacuation Team (F.E.R.R.E.T.) http://www.ferretemergency.org [Posted in FML 6279]