I'm not saying yay or nay necessarily on the broader issue but In response to Julie's feelings below; >there are worse things than death, even a death of thirst and starvation: Like living in a filthy cage for years slowly dying and finally succumbing of starvation, thirst and disease after years of misery. I mean face it - whats the point of putting them through all that? The Wash DC Humane Society's response was interesting. I think they are right that ferrets are easily neglected and abused. I think there are a lot of neglected ferrets in basements, garages and shed's out there. Mary >You know, the only thing I could think when I was done reading that post >was that phrase, "The lesser of two evils." >Released to the wild, eh? Lovely. No one won here, and I hardly see "a >better life" in this for anyone, ferrets included. Yet another reason I >don't support groups like that. What an ignorant thing to do. >Julie [Posted in FML issue 3127]