I am simply amazed. I run the shelter that took in 63 of the Christmas Rescue ferrets. Kim Rushing from Kista took in another 17 or so. The generosity and support of the ferret community was overwhelming. In my case I asked that all cash donations go directly to SOS. I was not set up to handle a lot of cash coming in (we don't have a 501(c)3 and don't normally take cash donations), and frankly didn't have the time. I forwarded all the vet bills and lab bills directly to SOS and they cut the checks. Now we have this rescue in UT with more than double the number of ferrets. And what is happening? There has been very limited response from the ferret community. I have donated the funds for 50 ADV tests. I'm certainly not expecting everyone to make that type of a donation--but my tax check just came and it was my turn to repay the kindness extended to me last year. Come on people! Nine months ago you all raised over $6000 to help out in a really trying time. That doesn't include the thousands of dollars in donated products and services. Why aren't you doing the same thing now? These ferrets are no less needy than those that were placed in my care last December. There are three thousand people on this list, and my bet is that between them they own over six thousand ferrets. Why not send in one dollar for each ferret you own? Or skip that morning Latte at Starbucks for a couple days and send that money instead. Yes, we as a global nation are being stretched ot the limit financially and emotionally with the ongoing state of affairs that the United States of America is struggling with right now. But please try to find a few dollars in the bottom of your pocket, or finally get around to cleaning out your handbag, or take that ever growing pile of change out of your desk drawer and send it. Either send it directly to SOS (you can add a note specifying that the money be used to assist a particular shelter or the UT rescue in general), or send it to one of the shelters. But do something. Anne [Posted in FML issue 3546]