Hi - I live in St.  Paul and own two ferrets.  When I moved here I applied
for a permit from the city to keep my ferrets because I figured it was
better to play it safe.  I have had the permit for 2 years and I just turned
in my form for renewal.  I received a phone call the other day from the
office of Licenses and Inspections and they want to inspect my apartment
before they renew my permit!  The rules I have to abide by are "take
precautions to prevent the animals from biting anyone" and remove fecal
matter at least once a week.  I don't understand why the city isn't as
concerned about dog owners following these rules but that's another story.
Anyway the inspector made an appointment with us and we left work to let
this guy in.  He never showed and so we left a message telling him that he
would have to reschedule at our convenience.  We haven't heard anything from
him.  Has anybody else dealt with these people?  Thanks!
 
Kristin Kramer
[Posted in FML issue 1636]