I have sent the following letter. I refuse to watch the videos. Those of us who shelter have had enough experience with those who abuse and neglect animals. "As someone who for over 15 years has sheltered domestic European ferrets I am outraged that you encourage their abuse by publically displaying this unlawful behavior. The people who post such things are obviously seeking sick attention and you are supporting this pathological behavior by allowing them to post videos such as, and including, the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXGnhZ9b3u8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgl53PrkZuk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0bYDqvv4kI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLOsC3rJUEA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXGnhZ9b3u8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d2rYPHtMLs I hope that you will promptly institute rules against the public display of animal abuse. Dr. Roberta McCanse, Directress KC Ferret Hotline and Shelter [log in to unmask] " [Posted in FML 5603]
