Hello everyone, First please let me say to Deena, that I did not take your comment as any kind of slam or question of how my shelter is run. Since its been brought into view, I want to say that I agree with Deena. Don't just take it for granted that a shelter is a good shelter simply because they're a shelter. Loving Ferrets has many more of the "bells and whistles" than we do, they have a much larger, fancier home, with a professionally made sign in the front, and a gorgeous new van with professional lettering, and at first glance, im sure that Linda Rodriguez looks much more mature and knowlegable than I do. So, sure, if this person arrived at your home to pick up your ferrets with the promise of giving them a good home, why wouldn't you believe her? My suggestion is that you ALWAYS check out any prospective shelter, whether you're adopting or surrendering. In person. If you're surrendering, don't bring the ferret, or don't let the shelter know that you have the ferrret with you, until you're satisfied. I know i've had people come down to visit, and say, "oh im not bringing the ferret this time, Im just coming to check you out", only to be bringing that ferret in from the car after seeing that our shelter is clean, and the ferrets want for nothing, other than homes. I'd much rather see that, than the countless phone calls I get to "just come get it, I don't want it anymore". Thank you for everyone who said such nice things about my shelter. I know that my house is a mess. MY house. NOT the kennel room. I am not a supertidy person, so cluttered is a compliment to me. But, the cages are always clean, the floor is always scrubbed, and the ferrets are always loved. Thats as good as i'm going to get. You're not here to adopt a dirty dish in the sink, so please don't try to count them. :) You'll be here too long! I'll be sure to post next Wednesday and let you know how the case against Linda Rodriguez went. For those of you who missed the entire story, its still on my website at www.kistaferret.com/rescue.html Thanks! Kim Please help us help the ferrets by visiting Igive at http://www.iGive.com/html/ssi.cfm?cid=4030&mid=7501 We receive $2.00 for every new person who signs on, and its totally free to help us. Thank you from the ferrets. [Posted in FML issue 2956]