Hello, I have heard that stores have been made to stop selling pets if the the Department of Agriculture saw them unfit to maintain animals. I have not experienced it first hand. Usually, once the pet has left the store they will not pay for anything. But, there is always a chance. The store that I reported to the DoA sent an inspector by. I am calling today to find out the results. Later that day after I phoned the DoA I received a call from one of the Head people of the Corporate office that I had faxed earlier concerning the store and the animals. There is a great possibilty that the managers will be fired and I will be offered my job back. I would think by reporting this to the proper people something would be done. They have to pass certain inspections. Maybe you can take the medical records of the ferret to the DoA. Find out who is incharge of handling abused pets. File a report. Find out what information is the store suppose to have on its pets. Here in Georgia paperwork is to be signed after each pet purchase. I know that has not been done properly in the store I turned them in for that also. Let DoA know that they are not giving you information that you need to assist you and the pet. If the store thinks you are going to cause a problem for them they will shut their mouths. Pretend they don't know what you are talking about. Each shipment comes in with paper work. They are not giving it to you for fear you may contact the supplier. Have someone they have not seen. Go in and ask friendly questions about ferrets. Where do they come? What do they eat ? Hey, where do you guys get your ferrets from? I am interested in getting one. Do you have any additional information on them? Is there a website I can find out about the ferrets you get in? This may get you the information needed to fry their butts. Maybe this can help you on your quest. Don't stop. Be tactful and smile even when you are mad. People are use to shutting out angry people because they get all the time. People will help friendly, tactful people because that is different and they are willing to listen and help. Maybe this will help.. Dooks, NeeJa and the MOD's (Masters of Disaster) [Posted in FML issue 3617]