FYI: I phoned Jim Lolli this a.m., a cordial conversation. So far they have someone from Wisconsin bringing 8-10 ferrets. Although he would not disclose who they were he did say he would contact them and find out some more info on these ferrets. This party apparently deals in exotics, fox, animals from zoos, etc. as well as doing some breeding. He also said that if I would check back with him the week before the auction he will have talked to them as well as relating info on any other ferrets that might be there. Part of the ferrets will be sold as "swap" (flea market style) and part will be included in the actual bid auction. That's all I know for now. Since I live in Arkansas I am not familiar with the Missouri laws but suppose an internet Missouri legislative search might tell you what you wanted to know. pathfinder [Posted in FML issue 2991]