The AVMA people are working toward changing the website but there are
several procedures first, and a crew is being put together by them to help--
know that because I supplied some info and contacts.  Diane Rogers wrote me
on this and some other topics so am posting this for Diane (new address:
[log in to unmask] for those who use her enclosed offers of help from the
AFA):
 
>Sukie: Sorry I have been dilatory re responding to some of this stuff
>lately - got backed up.  I had posted earlier, I thought, that the AVMA is
>changing its official policy statement on ferrets at the July convention
>here in Baltimore.  AFA followed up with them immediately after the
>Compendium change, and the exec committee voted to change the statement to
>make it more ferret-friendly in March.  The entire membership must approve
>this change - will be done at July convention - I'll be there and will send
>confirmatory post when the vote is final.  Please advise all who are
>concerned, and put this on the fml/digest if you think it is of general
>interest.  I believe the web site will be corrected after that vote is
>taken - we need to be patient until August or so - I will certainly add
>correcting the web site to my nag list for that org.
>
>Re: Nevada, Nebraska...as you know, we have been in touch with those states
>personally.  If people would please post who they talked to, or contact me
>privately with the details of their concerns - particularly who they talked
>to - I will assist for AFA.  Sometimes we can help, as we are a national
>org...and have made contacts.
>
>Re: localities which are having problems...I don't know if they know AFA
>is here to help at the local level, too.  It is often easier at the local
>level than the state level, but we have expertise at both ends.  Maybe it
>won't seem so self-serving if you post my availability to help anyone with
>legislative problems...not that I am looking for more work, but this is my
>favorite work, and perhaps people don't know we're here.  If you want to
>let people know that you feel we are a good resource, maybe they will use
>me!
>
>Only 40 hours last week on ferrets?  Shame on you, slacker!
>
>Diane
[Posted in FML issue 2343]