I am the President of Rocky's Ferret Rescue & Shelter and I have been reading the posts about The Ferret Store. As a no kill/ no refusal shelter, we have been extremely busy with the recent closing of several east coast shelters. In defense of TFS, we could not have managed this without them. When we have our fundraisers, TFS has always sent donations. Because of these donations, we were able to do ADV testing on all of our ferrets, buy food, litter,etc. and all the things that go with operating a shelter. The Director of Shelter Affairs, Barbara Clay has said that TFS has "kept her nose above water". We are extremely appreciative! Speaking of Barbara Clay... She is very modest and I'm sure I will hear about this-lol. Rocky's Ferret Rescue & Shelter is NOTHING without Barb. She gives so much of herself to the ferrets. No ferret has ever been turned away or done without anything. Times are tough right now financially. The surrenders are coming in fast but not many adoptions (vacation time maybe?). If anyone could be kind enough to send donations of cash,food,litter,etc., it would be most appreciated. If you can help, please e-mail me for the mailing address or check out Rocky's website at http://www.gfme.com/ferretrescue/ Vicki Rummel [Posted in FML issue 3510]