Someone earlier asked for info on the book "A Tao Full of Detours"
by Fara Shimbo.......and I finally remembered to bring the info with
me.
 
The following books are available through FURO (Ferret Unity &
Registration Organization).
Send Orders to:
FURO,Inc.
P.O. Box 11216
Boulder, CO 80301
(Checks only)
 
I believe all prices are postage paid. If you are a member, using your
membership number with your order means 50% off. All proceeds go to FURO
according to an article in Weasel Help Monthly(their bi-monthly magazine).
The following is taken directly from an ad in WHM.
 
A Tao Full of Detours, The Behavior of the Domestic Ferret, by Fara M. Shimbo.
Learn how a ferret perceives the world, and what makes its personality
different from that of all other types of companion animals. Illustrated
with photos, drawings, and charts. 8.5" X 11", paperback, $30 ppd.
 
The FURO Book Of Ferrets. A graphic tour of everything ferretly-
background, choosing, feeding, training, and enjoying ferrets. This is
a book that will be useful to novice and seasoned ferret fanciers alike.
8.5" X 11", paperback. $16 ppd
 
FURO Ferret Show Standards & Rules. The seminal and definitive work on
conformation, color, and all other aspects of showing ferrets. A must for
those who wish to succeed in the show ring. Limited Quantities Available.
Available Nov 1, 1993. Paperback. $20.
 
The FURO GENERAL STUD BOOK Volume 1. Contains information on all ferrets
registered with FURO from its inception in 1988 to 15 Septemper, 1992.
A must for students of pedigrees and heredity. 5.5" X 8.5".
Paperback. $10 ppd.
 
The Ferret Owners Checklist. The perfect beginning for someone considering
a ferret as a companion animal, in step-by-step format, how to prepare
a ferret cage, how to ferretproof a home, what information to keep on your
ferret and more. 5.5" X 8.5". $2 ppd. Affiliated Organizations should call
for quantity prices.
 
Reproduction, Development & Inheritance In Ferrets, by Fara Shimbo. Both
scholarly and practical, finally dispells the numerous myths, misconceptions
and mysteries of mustelid reproduction and genetics. 8.5" X 11",
approx 100 pp., $40. Coming February 1, 1994.
 
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For those who are not members, I encourage you to join.......
their magazine has useful info for those in FFZ'z....... and ferrets in general.
All issues I have seen have a California Update by William B. Phillips, Esq.
and a Michigan Update (I think various people have written this
but the latest was by Micki Wingate).
 
In the latest California Update, it talks about finally getting a
State Representative (Jan Goldsmith) to introduce a ferret legalization bill
in 1994. This means the rep will take on the responsibility of
authoring the bill and guiding it through the Legislature.
 
If you are from California, are a registered voter from California residing
outside the State and own property in the State, planning on moving to
California at some future date, or are living here for school, vacation
or work purposes, please write a letter of encouragement and appreciation
to:
 
Assemblyman Jan Goldsmith
12307 Oak Knoll, Suite A
Poway, CA 92064
Or you can phone in your comments to (619)486-5191 or Fax to 486-3334.
 
That's all for now......
 
Deb
 
[Posted in FML issue 0608]