Over the past few days we have seen a number of comments and concerns
raised about our Society's actions with regards to our policies,
contracts and moral standings as a non-profit ferret rescue.
 
Correct, none of us are in this for the money, glory or fame.  No
decision we make is ever an easy one, but as long as our decisions are
always in the best interest of the FERRET(S) and are law abiding, then
can a shelter/rescue ever be making the wrong decision?
 
Fact: Our surrendering contract states that the surrendering party has up
to 72 hours to reclaim a ferret if they so request.  In that 72 hour time
frame any veterinary cost associated with the surrendered ferrets will be
the responsibility of the surrendering party.
 
Fact: We have the ability to prove that in no situation has a
surrendering party called us 18 hours after a decision was made to
surrender based on date and time stamped phone records.
 
Fact: FRES has not received any recent personal contact from a
surrendering party requesting that their ferrets be returned.
 
Comments based on assumptions and inaccurate information will only lead
to the outpour of wasted energies and time as it has in this case.  It is
essential that Ferret Rescues/Shelters worldwide work together as we all
have a common goal...saving ferrets!  Situations such as this one only
cause confusion, which is such a shame considering that the two ferret
rescues involved are located in the same city and a mere phone call or
email relaying this individual's concerns could have cleared up this
situation much more efficiently.
 
With that said, on behalf of the board of directors of the Ferret
Rescue & Education Society, we would like you all to note that we refuse
to waste anymore time on the FML.
 
Our apologies for this ugliness.  All this time spent on the FML
regarding this matter may have been better spent.  Should you have any
questions regarding this case, our policies, or any other aspect of our
society, we invite you to contact us via email at [log in to unmask]
 
We wish everyone all the best in their endeavours.
 
Carrie Kent
Vice President
Ferret Rescue & Education Society
 
[Moderator's note: It is getting a bit pointless at this stage.  Betty,
if you have any final words to add, please do... otherwise the topic is
closed since it's all been said already!  BIG]
[Posted in FML issue 3931]