FACT has revamped our annual "Ferret Frolic" - now called "Ferretopia"
- it will be held on Saturday, May 5th. We are trying a slightly
different format this year.

*Ferretopia - A Celebration of Ferrets!*

*It will be held at the *Grange Hall, 586 Center St., Wallingford, CT.
Hours: Noon. - 4:00 p.m. NOTE: Signs will be posted in front of the
hall.

*General Admissionis *$7.50 per adult; 12 per couple; $2 per child
under 12. *Admission includes* *a gift bag with toys, samples, coupons,
and a free ferret care book!*

*All ferretsmust have a current canine distemper vaccination and be in
a carrier or on a leash. Please, no other pets. (Please note, there
will not *be a vaccination clinic this year.

*This year's events include:*

*Free Hourly Mini-Seminars* - Why are Vaccinations Important? - Bathing
Your Ferret - What Food is best? - Living With a Blind Ferret

Exclusive Ferret Supply Vendors - -Handmade ferret jewelry, t-shirts,
artwork, and bedding---goodies for you & your ferret.

*Silent Auction* of donated goods to benefit homeless ferrets. Donated
items include veterinary certificates, artwork, and large gift baskets.

*Food:* Subway sandwiches, cookies, water & soft drinks will be
available for sale onsite.

*Extras:*

*Specialty Ring**s: *$6 per ferret per ring which are age-based.
Ferrets are judged on overall health. good grooming and temperament.
There will also be a special ring for Rescue ferrets who have been
adopted from a shelter or humane society.

*Dental Scraping & Ear Mite Exams Available *- Have excess dental
tartar cleaned or make sure ears are clean and free of mites. Tamara of
Concerned Ferret Owners in New Jersey *will provide Dental Scraping for
$25 per ferret and/or a thorough Ear Mite Exam for $5 per ferret* as a
fund raiser for their shelter.

Ear cleaning and nail clipping services offered and techniques will
also be taught*.*

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