I'm not saying yay or nay necessarily on the broader issue but In response
to Julie's feelings below;
>there are worse things than death, even a death of thirst and starvation:
 
Like living in a filthy cage for years slowly dying and finally succumbing
of starvation, thirst and disease after years of misery.  I mean face it -
whats the point of putting them through all that?
 
The Wash DC Humane Society's response was interesting.  I think they are
right that ferrets are easily neglected and abused.  I think there are a
lot of neglected ferrets in basements, garages and shed's out there.
Mary
 
>You know, the only thing I could think when I was done reading that post
>was that phrase, "The lesser of two evils."
>Released to the wild, eh?  Lovely.  No one won here, and I hardly see "a
>better life" in this for anyone, ferrets included.  Yet another reason I
>don't support groups like that.  What an ignorant thing to do.
>Julie
[Posted in FML issue 3127]