I am forwarding this to the FML with permission from the poster. The young lady is an ardent animal lover and is looking for a chance to visit others animal overs outside of her homeland. Please reply directly to Elena if you can provide this opportunity. ----- Original Message ----- >From: "Anton Potapenko" <[log in to unmask]> >Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 12:26 PM >Subject: Need help > >Dear Sirs, > >I would like to ask for your help in the following matter. My daughter >Polina is fond of animals. She has been a great animal fan since 3 years >old. For the past few years she has been taking care of horses, dogs and >other animals at Moscow Animal Theatre, Homeless Pet Care Society and at >the Moscow Zoo. > >At the present moment I am in the search of a place abroad where Polina >can stay during the summer for about 1 or 2 months working as a volunteer >taking care of the animals and studying them. I expect her future >profession to be the one of a zoologist, biologist or a vet. > >As we do not own any country house outside Moscow and have to stay here in >Moscow all year round it would be great if it were a place somewhere in >the country outside big cities and towns. I can accompany my daughter and >do any types of household and kitchen work. As we cannot pay too much for >the stay we are ready to work as many hours as necessary to cover some >expenses. > >The only problem is that Polina is 13 years old. But I can assure you she >is a very responsible person. > >Please be so kind to suggest the organizations which may help us in this >matter with practical advice and assistance and if it is possible please >send this email to someone who you think can help us. > >Sincerely yours, >Elena Petrova > >Moscow, Russia 1, Malaya Sukharevskaja square, apt.169 > >e-mail:[log in to unmask] Barb Gustafson Alberta Ferret Society President [Posted in FML issue 3306]