For thoses who may be new tot he FML - I'm conducting a survey and would
appreciate your responses.  E-mail responses are fine!
 
FERRET OWNED SURVEY
 
This gathering of information is to profile ferrets and the people who live
with them.  Before filling this out, please make 5or more copies and give
them to 5 ferret owned friends, take copies to the local pet shop that sells
ferrets, the local ferret breeder or ferret rescue, or send to the ferret
club that you know.  STAR* is asking for the largest distribution possible.
If you have a newsletter or ferret gathering, please give this survey the
widest distribution.  The first tabulation of results will be available from
STAR* on 2/1/97, and anytime thereafter, for a SASE.
 
1.  How many ferrets live on a permanent basis with you as of 12/1/96?
 
2.  Please list their colors (albino, mitts, sable, etc.), sex, ages, and if
they are neutered as of 12/1/96:
   color    sex   age
 a.
 b.
 c.
 d.
 e.
  If you need to note more, please attach a separate sheet.
 
3. Where was your first ferret obtained?
   Pet Shop    Breeder    Shelter    Found    Friend    Ad     Other:
 
4. Using the choices above, where did you obtain your other ferrets?
   Second ferret:              Third ferret:
   Fourth ferret:              Fifth ferret:
   If you need to note more, please attach a separate sheet.
 
5. When did you get your first ferret?  Date:
 
6. Have you had ferrets that passed away?
   If so, how old were they and what was the cause (if known)?
   Did a vet make this determination?
 
7. What other pets and how many did you own as of 12/1/96?
   Dogs:    Cats:    Birds:   Reptiles:    Rabbits:   Fish:   Small Rodents:
   Small Exotics (hedgehogs, prairie dogs, chinchillas, skunks, squirrels,
   opossums, sugar gliders, pot bellied pigs, etc.):
   Large Animals (Horses, goats, etc.):
 
8. Which lived with you first, another pet or a ferret?
 
9. Please list your zip code: ____________
   Do you Own, Lease, or Rent?
   Apartment    Condominium    Town House    Duplex
   Single Family Home          Farm          Other:
 
10. How do you classify your living location?
    City  Suburbs  Country  Other:
 
11. Are you Married or Single/Divorced?     Male / Female Age:
 
12. Level of Education:  High School Assoc.   BA/BS    MA/MS PhD
 
13. What is your gross annual income?
    under $30,000   $30-60,000   over $60,000
 
    What is your spouse / partner's gross annual income?
    under $30,000 $30-60,000 over $60,000
 
14. What is your profession?
 
15. Do you presently belong to a ferret club?  Yes  /   No
    Subscribe to a newsletter or magazine specifically about ferrets?
   Yes  /   No
 
16. Where did you obtain this survey?
    Internet   Magazine   Friend    Club    Newsletter
    Pet Shop   Breeder    Shelter   Other:
[Posted in FML issue 1823]