PETA is the LAST organization any true animal person should ever want involved in a situation like Utah is facing. PETA campaigns for NO animals in captivity, whether it be cats, dogs, ferrets, goldfish, whatever! Most members of PETA have no idea the hidden agendas of the extremist group. Better off dead than in captivity is their motto - and they practice that! PETA has no business getting involved in such a matter. They know nothing about shelters, relocating, etc... They are not a humane organization. The don't run a shelter. They are an extremist group who uses propaganda to generate millions of dollars to fight the very people who unknowingly support them - the pet owners! A seizure of this magnitude in Utah will only be used against ferret owners in the future! It is the perfect propaganda they are looking for! One more reason ferrets shouldn't be kept as pets! I have seen PETA in action. I was a PETA member once. I have countless horror stories I could tell that I KNOW to be true. They would make you sick. PETA is NOTHING about animal welfare! They are about eliminating all animals in captivity and putting more restraints on pet owners than there already are! They want to close zoos, shelters, pet shops, etc... Those of you who support PETA probably have no idea what you're really supporting! Do some research!!!!!! And leave PETA out of matters like this. They aren't involved to help. They're involved to hurt. Kim Schilling [Posted in FML issue 3538]