Leanne wrote in a post about ZFS' 501c3 status: "No one is saying you
don't provide proper care, housing, play, etc., but in reality they are
saying they should not foot the bill for the care of your personal
animals ..."
 
May I point out that the people to whom you are referring are NOT footing
the bills for the ferrets at the sanctuary, nor are they being asked to.
Cathy filed for (and received) 501c3 status in order to provide tax
receipts for those who VOLUNTARILY, of their own free will, decided to
donate items or money to help with the babies there.  She has not asked
for donations, though we do provide the address and information on the
website because she HAS been asked many times exactly *how* one would
go about sending something if they wanted to do so...posting the info
removes any confusion for those kind-hearted souls who do want to send
a little something...OF THEIR OWN FREE WILL.  There are several of us
who send things from time to time in memory or honor of our own beloved
fuzzies, and because we think the babies there would enjoy the item.
A few people have sent monetary donations.  While these were/are
appreciated and put to good use, they have not been solicited, and they
in no way 'foot the bills' for the care of all the babies.  Any of you
who own and take proper care of your ferrets know that $150 doesn't go
far when it comes to the needs of these little guys, especially if they
have medical issues like so many at ZFS.  I sincerely hope that this will
clear up THIS portion of misunderstandings about ZFS...and perhaps
everyone (who has been doing so) can now stop harping on the whole 501c3
part...tax payers are NOT paying anything towards the upkeep of the
ferrets at ZFS, unless they willingly and freely donate money or items
individually.
[Posted in FML issue 4042]