I run the shelter here in Abilene, Texas. I was very shocked by all of the angry responces to my inquiry on Minks and Angora ferrets. First of all, the closest place to get a ferret of any kind is 120 miles away. My car is on its last leg, so I can't go that far. We only get about 6 a year and I have never failed to have a list of people waiting for ANY ferret. I am not saying that shelter ferrets should not be taken before buying one, but that is not an option where I live. Any shelter who is over crouded can be asured the ferrets will have a warm welcome. I have room for about 15 but no steady supply. I have had ferrets for years and was a vet tech before I went back to school. I have only lived in abilene 5 years though. Because of demand I only have one personal ferret at a time. Slinky's prognosis does not look good. We have no children, so we are looking to adopt a new pet. This is Christi's first ferret and she is taking it very hard. Ron Konstantin and Christi Visit REN & CHRISTI'S ferret shelter site at http://community.webtv.net/ronpkonstantin/RENCHRISTISFerret [Posted in FML issue 3134]