I hope that whoever took these ferrets and beagles, knows how to care for them! I am appalled that anyone would break into another person's or company's property and steal...that is way beyond what anyone should EVER do. This, I do not condone. On the other hand, I understand the anger and frustration that whoever did this must feel. Most likely, they are upset that MF practices such disgusting things and the authorities will only regulate based on food, shelter and water. Heck, the authorities (at least in my area) don't even regard what types of food are fed. Someone could be feeding a ferret milk and lettuce and it would not make a difference as long as "food" water and shelter are present. This bothers me a great deal and I have gone around and around about this with animal control and SPCA people. Perhaps if MF came forward and provided answers to questions and allegations instead of hiding, people might be less inclined to go on what they have heard and previous reports? I also wonder if this was an "inside" job. I bet there are some employees at MF that don't like what is going on and this is a way of getting some attention. I am not saying this is what happened, but it is possible. Let's all hope and pray that those animals are being taken care of properly and NOT simply released into the wild to fend for themselves. I bet MF will not respond to what has happened. How unusual. [Posted in FML issue 3629]