Please, please stop criticizing those who only want to adopt 'famous' ferrets, as if they are just doing it for the glory. Historically on the FML, most of the 'famous' ferrets have been part of major rescue efforts, in which a single shelter is suddenly swamped with dozens or hundreds of ferrets needing homes, medical care, and supplies. In the Utah case, there was also an initial sense of urgency; those of us on the FML were told that we had only a few days to save hundreds of ferrets from death. At times like these, people want to do whatever they can to relieve some of the enormous burden from those angels at the center of the rescue effort by making extra room in their homes and schedules. I applaud those who run shelters and take care of these creatures day in and day out. But surely, shelters going about their normal routine only hope to adopt out to those people actively wanting to increase the size of their business, right? CJ, I wish you luck in finding good homes for the rest of your ferrets. Your situation is also extraordinary, and I hope that people will open up their hearts to your little guys. Peace, Julie [Posted in FML issue 3547]