From the FML:
>My dilemma: do I allow these people to continue to do this, although they
>have no license, and are basically breaking the law, and also housing
>ferrets in conditions unlike ours, which can be inspected whenever the
>state feels the need?  Or do I just sit back and allow this to continue?
 
I'm sorry if you have already heard enough on this, but I offer my advise...
 
I'd write a nice letter to each shelter that is unlicensed in NJ that is
working with ferrets and let them know that a license is required by state
code XYZ since 19XX.  Believe it or not, some people may not know they need
a license.  And if you let them know, and they know you figured it out,
then they have no excuse not to get a license or take the consequences.
No threats to report them, just let them know.
 
To give you an example - many people call me to adopt a ferret who live in
DC.  Now, I won't report them, that is silly, but I do let them know that
ferrets are illegal in DC and that they should not take them out for walks
on the Mall.  Many don't know ferret are illegal.  I don't say that I won't
adopt to them, but they get the message anyway.
 
Pam Troutman
STAR* Ferrets
[Posted in FML issue 2603]