I hope anyone wanting the true facts of this situation will contact me
personally.
 
Just a few comments.
 
I did not receive notice of the hearing for the lawsuit over Ben and
Jeremy.  The Duval County Court, Small Claims Court only sends notices by
regular mail.  Why I didn't get it, I don't know.  Why they didn't have it
in their computer till December 14th, I don't know.  They assume if they do
not get the notice returned, it was received by the person it was intended.
The Judge did not make his decision based on any evidence but only on my
not being there!  If you have any doubts, please call the court house
yourself.
 
For Barbara's supporters and I was one of them...don't make judgments until
you know all the facts and they will become evident.  Remember you've only
heard what she wants you to hear.
 
Regardless, I'm asking everyone to back off and wait for the final outcome
of this case.  It is not over, I have filed motions for a re-hearing and
for the Final Judgment to be set aside.
 
Let me ask you one thing though.  How could I not have loved these
wonderful little guys.  How would you feel if your ferrets were taken from
you abruptly and by surprise.  If I did not want them I would have simply
given them to Barbara and done away with the court case.
 
I do have witnesses as to who, when and where Ben was surrendered to me
and that will become evident.  The surrender form in question belonged to
the So. Fl. Ferret Club & Rescue, Inc..  Angela gave me many of her forms
to use as she has shared with other shelters.  Barbara herself gave me the
forms and in fact, gave me a computer disk with all the forms so I could
edit them with my shelter name.  This was last December and I had not done
the editing when I got the call on Ben but the friend who picked Ben up for
me had some of Barbara's surrender forms, tore off the top and wrote in the
Dook Nook.  How is that such a crime?
 
Anyhow, please contact me for the truth and I'll provide as much as I can
at this time while waiting for another hearing.
 
Hugs to all your fuzzies
[Posted in FML issue 3269]