Yes, the ferrets were sickly, the majority of them.  They had been kept in
what the defense attorney called was a natural environment to them, dark
and dank.  The stench was so horrible the authorities called in the Fire
dept to bring fans to air it out before removing the ferrets.  Cages were
stacked floor to ceiling.  So why did the prosecution not press animal
cruelty charges?  I have no idea.  Why wasn't a ferret authority called
on to testify.  I have no idea.
 
Sadly, this type of thing happens more than you want to know.
 
The people that gave Jen Morrison their ferrets probably thought they
would have a good home.  This is why it is so very important to visit
any shelter or caretakers home BEFORE releasing ferrets to them.  Many
ferrets may end up barely existing in cages for weeks, months, years in
the home of someone you thought would be a responsible caretaker.
 
For all you know, the person you gave your ferrets too might be a hoarder
and you've destined your ferrets to live in tiny filthy cages for the
remainder of their lives.
 
If you'd like to purchase a copy of the tape for $18, you can see for
yourself how convincing Jen Morrison was to her attorney that she was
taking proper care of the ferrets.  Never mind the stench that caused one
officer to throw up, or the windows that were closed and covered with dark
material so the animal control officer had to use a flashlight to see
anything in mid-morning, with no AC in 80 degree temps....
 
Contact Tara C.  Radford <[log in to unmask]> to purchase a tape.  All
proceeds go to the shelters and transporters that helped the 235 ferrets
from Utah.
 
hugs to all. tle
Troy Lynn Eckart
Ferret Family Services
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[Posted in FML issue 3806]