All, I rarely post, but felt a need to today. Thank you to Gen for trying to clear up some misconceptions of what happened with the Utah ferret group that ended up in Florida. I am fortunate enough to live just miles from the shelter that took in this group of wonderful ferrets. I also was involved with pulling supplies together in anticipation of the arrival of the critters, which included gathering ADV tests. All precautions were taken on the shelters end and a game plan had been established on how we could get them all tested immediately. This possible exposure is because of a possible misunderstanding of what ADV is and its severity or even possible selfishness. Either one is unacceptable. So, please everyone, before passing any judgment, find out the facts. And you know, harsh words sure don't help the situation as much as donations of standard ferret supplies would! How many people out there could do what this shelter is doing, so willingly and unselfishly! Wanted to let everyone know what a loving group of ferrets these are. I spent 7 hours at the shelter yesterday doing the normal tasks of ferret ownership such as litter pans, water bottles, filling food bowls, and providing soup to those that needed it, and just having fun with them. What a loving group of ferrets these are. I have never seen so many ferrets that were kissers. You can really tell that they are so appreciative of the good care they are receiving now and that they have been starved for attention in the past. They are such a loving group and seem to love the attention. Several rounds of play time and what joy it is to see them dancing around. What makes you smile more than a little guy who was so sick upon arrival raising 10 kinds of you know what to get out yesterday. Big smiles! Remember, its all for the ferrets! Shelley (Mom to Marcel and Raz who were adopted from this shelter 7 months ago) [Posted in FML issue 3550]