Melanee, I applaud you for working so hard to make the Giving Tree
a positive experience for everyone. You have done a great job and I
know it is hard and often difficult work.

In reference to your new rule regarding shelters/rescues/sanctuaries
needing to be in operation for a year, I would strongly suggest that
you update the Terms and Conditions on the Giving Tree website. This
term is not stated anywhere and I know not everyone is a member of
the FML -- so they had no idea of the rule.

The Terms and Conditions are currently stated:

"Registration is open to all Ferret Shelters. In order to avoid any
abuse, each registration will be verified.

Shelters listed with the American Ferret Association or Save Our
Shelters will be processed without delay.

Shelters not listed with these organizations must provide additional
proof via an email to [log in to unmask] from a "well known"
person in the community, an approved shelter or their veterinarian.

Shelters must only post Living Shelter Animals on the Giving Tree.
Anyone found posting Personal Pets, Imaginary Animals or Animals who
were Deceased at the time of posting on the tree will be immediately
banned from the tree.

Shelters must advise the Operators of the Giving Tree if an animal
crosses the Rainbow Bridge while posted on the tree. If this occurs
before the closing date for posting new animals, the Shelter will be
allowed to post an additional animal on the tree.

Shelters must complete their registration and posting of ferrets on
the tree before the posted deadlines. No exceptions will be made for
late arrivals.

The Operators of the Giving Tree reserve the right to change tree
features and shelter limits without prior notice, in order to ensure
the smooth operation of the tree.

The Operators of the Giving Tree will do their best to respond to all
enquiries within two days. Since they are volunteers, there may be
circumtstances where the response time will take longer.

The Operators of the Giving Tree will do their best to maintain the
information posted on the Giving Tree. Should there be any loss of
information for Shelters or Animals, the Shelters will be responsible
for resumbitting the information. If you have questions, please Contact
Us."

Thank you again for making the Giving Tree the wonderful success it is.

Dooks ~n~ Dances,
Susan Baker, Owner/Operator
Friskybiznus Ferret Sanctuary
Co-Founder, Underground Secret Santa Society
https://www.facebook.com/FriskyBiznus

www.cafepress.com/friskybiznusferrets

[Posted in FML 7953]