Beth... Hi. I want to introduce myself to you. I am Gary Skinner, Founder and President of the Western Carolina Ferret Shelter, Rescue, Club, Inc. We are in Granite Falls, NC, about 11 miles North of Hickory, 1 Hr East of Asheville. We had forcefully been working with the State Law makers from NC to see that SC laws would Change to the Manner that Ferrets would Be recognized there as a domesticated pet, and not a "Wild Animal". Our Shelter was recently Visited, and was Praised for the Efforts we were doing by Representative Edgar V. Starnes (R)of the 91st district, and led the path to some of the SC representatives, to help Modify the Past law. The Law passed was the First step toward "Freedom of ferrets Bill" in SC. This Bill will Pave the road, and Ferrets will not be considered "Wild", and they will be subject to the S.C.A.C., to the Mandatory quarantine period of 10 days, Same as Cat and Dog. We are Proud to see the First step taken by Law Makers in SC to Free the Ferret, although some of us do not like the Pet Stores to Sell them. Pet stores were allowed to sell the Cage and Accessories, and give the ferret to you Free. I want to commend you for the Great efforts you are doing to Educate The Ferret Community, Vets, and Pet Store Personal. With your Dedicated Love you hold for the Ferret, you will succeed in your task to Educate your Area. If you could Team up with a few other Ferret Folks in the Surrounding Areas, and see to it that every ferret owner gets involved to help educate Vets, Pet stores and the Community, we would all see a great difference in the Laws of Ferrets Today. Please keep Us posted here, and If you need any assistance, Feel free to ask. I would like to take this time to invite and tell you about our Ferret Show we are Hosting here in Charlotte,NC April 29th at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart. You can get all the Information at http://www.ferrethut.com This show will be a big attraction to Law Makers and other public eyes. Thank you, Western Carolina Ferret Shelter Rescue/Club Inc. Judy & Gary Skinner 3219 Oran Yount Ln Granite Falls, NC 28630 828-396-8117 [log in to unmask] http://www.ferrethut.com [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 2979]