I think those of you that think the proposed wording used in the new Boulder ordinance couldn't or wouldn't be used to outlaw ferrets are deluding yourselves. The description of the ordinance itself says it is based on that from Corona, California, where ferrets are quite illegal. "Corona, California s ordinance served as a base listing of exotic animals for the proposed amendments. The basic ban is on the keeping (whether in cages or otherwise) of exotic animals (i.e., anything but the usual domesticated animals), with a series of exceptions to make clear that ordinary pets are not banned." As the last phrase says, there is explicit wording in the Boulder ordinance excepting domesticated dogs and cats, and there should be (but there is not) explicit wording excepting domesticated ferrets as well. Anything less would be unacceptable. Point out to Boulder officials that, under Colorado law, domesticated ferrets are defined as just that: "domesticated." (Dogs and cats are defined under CO law as "domestic.") The Boulder law should be consistent with state law by specifically allowing the keeping of pet ferrets. Don't give up your rights without a fight! -- The Beach Boyz* Surf on over to http://Beach_Boyz.go.cc Californians for Ferret Legalization http://www.ferretnews.org CFL Wanted Poster: http://ferrets.go.cc [Posted in FML issue 3424]