I read the FML message from Kathy this morning about a ferret at a ferret expo being abused and the action sanctioned by AFA?, which I would guess stands for American Ferret Association??? Or was it one AFA person who thought it was allright to abuse an animal? I do not know Kathy and was not there, but I personally thank her for calling this to every persons attention. Smacking a ferret in the face and pulling his whiskers is horrendous behaviour to me. I feel so sorry for the ferrets under this persons "care" if these allegations are true. I tried mailing Kathy and my e-mail bounced for some reason. Kathy, I am seriously considering buying a ferret from a breeder around early July and was going to post of this shortly. PLEASE e-mail me the name of the breeder that is abusive to ferrets. I promise you that I will tell or write no one what you chose to divulge to me. I will leave that up to you if ever that is what you decide to do. I do not want to purchase an expensive ferret that is going to have emotional scarring. I was thinking of getting one that had been loved consistently and well cared for from a breeder. If I was to get an abused animal, I would ask for a sad abused ferret at my shelter: which I may also do. Also, if there are others of you who have had good or bad experiences with breeders-I would want a silver mitt that is litter box trained and ferret friendly. Any help would be appreciated. Many thanks My deepest prayers go to all abused animals this morning- May God send them to heaven and His love. And may He sit in judgement of those hurting animals. Lisette [Posted in FML issue 3003]