First I want to go on record by saying that I absolutely agree that the sale of ferrets (or any other animal for that matter) by retail stores is largely responsible for the number of animals that wind up in rescues. I do not feel however that passing laws to prohibit these sales is the answer. I greatly fear that this is fighting the wrong fight. As we fight for laws that will protect our animals we need to realize that we are dealing with the U.S. government here and that we need to be careful what we ask for. There is the likelhood that Congress is going to get fed up enough with these issues that they could ban ferret ownership altogether and we will all wind up in the situation that California is in. Colorado too for that matter. Four is the limit there at this time and that kills all my ideas of moving to that state. Let's stay focused on the issues that will protect the furkids: 1. Humane treatment, proper housing and care of ferrets while they are in the store. 2. Education of the staff and all customers interested in becoming a ferret parent. Thanks for letting me vent. Kim S.U.M.S. Rescue [Posted in FML issue 3656]