>there are worse things than death, even a death of thirst and starvation... Mary wrote: >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. I agree on both counts; food for thought. I'm still hoping for the day when 'cute little baby ferrets' are no longer sold in pet stores. Ronnie [Posted in FML issue 3128]