FERRETS ACROSS AMERICA NATIONAL SHOW
 
The California Domestic Ferret Association (CDFA), Ferrets Anonymous (FA)
and the Ferret Association of Connecticut, Inc.  (FACT, Inc.) is holding
the first California "Mock" Ferret Show in Ventura, California on Sunday,
December 3, 1995!  Simultaneously, FACT is holding their Fall Ferret Frolic
in Connecticut making these two sister events the first ever FERRETS ACROSS
AMERICA coast-to-coast ferret show!
 
California, Hawaii and Massachusetts are the last three hold-out states for
the legalization of ferrets as pets.  California's fellow ferret owners must
break the law to share their lives with their pets of choice.  It is
currently a felony to own a ferret in California.  Ferret activists have
introduced a bill in the California state legislature to legalize ferrets.
The bill, which was once defeated will be up for reconsideration in January.
This mock show is designed to increase public awareness and garner support
for that legislation.  This is also an opportunity to demonstrate ferret
support NATIONALLY which will help ferret supporters in Massachusetts and
Hawaii in their efforts as well as to those fighting for local acceptance in
places like New York City and Washington, D.C.
 
All it takes to enter your ferret is a photo or drawing and a check for
$3.00 along with a postage paid, self-addressed return envelope.  Each entry
is automatically entered in all 3 judging categories and all entries receive
a participation ribbon for this historic, first ever, coast-to-coast ferret
show.  Photos and drawings should be marked on the back with your name and
return address.  Even if you no longer have a ferret you may enter as a
memorial or for a friend's ferret!
 
To enter your ferret(s) send a photo or drawing and a check for $3.00 for
each ferret, along with a postage paid, self-addressed return envelope to:
 
                  Grace McGraph - Coordinator of Event
                           7115 Owl Court
                          Ventura, CA 93003
 
The CDFA, FA and FACT are actively seeking media interest in this historic
event.  The organizers ask all ferret clubs, vets, pet stores and other pet
industry groups to actively support this effort by aggressively promoting
participation in the California photo contest.  This is a wonderful
opportunity to sent a POWERFUL POSITIVE message about ferrets as companion
pets to legislators and ferret detractors across the nation.
[Posted in FML issue 1371]