hello all, I just had an idea on how to help.  I have a fax machine at
home, and I thought if I could fax the IFC letter for vets and the AFA
sample letter to veterinaries, they may then make copies of the letters
and send it off.  I'm sure many people on the list have already taken the
letters to their vet, but for anyone who doesn't have a printer, or is
far away from their vet (and is lucky enough not to visit frequently),
I'll be happy to fax the information to your vet for you.  this is
approximately what I'll include as the cover to the fax.  I'll also
include my contact info.
 
    Hello, your client XXX gave me your practice as one they use to
    provide care for their ferrets.  XXX would like to inform you of
    a USDA action to improve conditions for farm bred and petstore
    ferrets.  Please take a moment to read the attached document
    provided by the International Ferret Congress.  Please show your
    support by writing a letter to the USDA.  If your practice does
    not leave you much time for a personal letter, please consider
    signing the copy of form letter to the USDA provided by the
    American Ferret Association.
 
    This fax is sent from a fax machine of a private home in Canada.
    Rest assure this is a one time fax and you will receive no further
    correspondence.
 
I have already gotten permission from IFC and AFA to send their letters.
what I'll like from you is to send me the name of your veterinarian's
practice, and their fax number if you have it.  if you don't have a fax
number, give me their practice's name, city, and state, and I'll do my
best to google the information.  Please also give me your name so I can
fill in the XXX above.  I really don't want to spam anyone!
 
send the info to me with a subject "Vet Info for USDA".  I'll collect the
names for now and send out something next week or so.  I'll let you guys
know how many vets I have contacted then.
 
many thanx.
 
Selina
[Posted in FML issue 5034]