I've been avoiding this particular line, but something today caught my eye: Elaine Rudik wrote: >Despite a lot of flaming against the Coles of Kit and Caboodle Ferretry, >they have now been given a ringing endorsement by the president of the >American Ferret Association. . . >...The AFA president said she has talked to them many times, they are good >Christian people who care deeply for their ferrets. They also have plenty >of capital to go to ferret shows across the entire country, entering 40 >ferrets in each show, supporting local clubs and sponsoring show rings. Not to be a "Pessimistic Pete" here, but having plenty of capital to infuse into an organization -- or their events -- is often times enough to elicit a ringing endorsement from them. I'm not a member of the AFA and know little about their organization; I certainly hope their ethical standards are high enough to refuse to endorse a breeder which does not have the best interest of its ferrets in mind. I don't know the Coles and can't speak to their practices; I certainly hope that they deserve the ringing endorsement. However, one must keep in mind that the AFA's ringing endorsement does not necessarily relfect on good breeding practices. Again: no accusations, just food for thought. Andy, Cody, Lily, Tripod Bob, Oscar, and Witzy [Posted in FML issue 3210]