In my earlier post. It appeared to make some people upset. In reality everyone is not going to like what everyone has to say. I feel if certain things that go unchallenged or swept under the rug without someone saying something. Could possibly occur again.. And you know what it will. People do what people have to. But, not all people have to agree. Young people need to be taught consequences of their actions. ie. Boy, ferrets are neat, I want one. I get one I find out I don't want it anymore. I get rid of. Hands clean. Person feels that okay. Person gets another pet. Things don't go well. Hell, I will just got rid of the last pet smoothly and unflamed. I can just do it again. There is no way to stop things like this. But, someone may take heed the next time they do something. And give thought to their actions. I am not happy about the situation with the said girl. But, that's me. I spoke my opinion. But, what if the said girl now thinks about her next actions a little more thoroughly. Would you say the next pet would be kept or giving away? Possibilities. Two female ferrets aged 5 years old were dropped off at the shelter last week in my neck of the woods. The lady that runs that is having a time with them. It could be stress related, sickness, shelter shock, one of them has bad moments, and so on. There are consequences there also. 5 years of bonding and now a change. Stress. There are reasons and excuses why people have to get rid of their pets. Illness, being handicapped, financial, and many others. Then there are reasons just because I don't want to deal with anymore. That's fine too and happiness goes out if they get a loving home that wants them. But, I feel people should understand somewhat that pets are not throw aways. It saddens me to look into shelters with any type of animals. Let alone why they are there in the first place. The girl has gotten a kitten yesterday. States she is a cat person she knows this now. How do you know? In my life time I can't not change the world. But, maybe someone will think about their actions. This is my conclusion to this. It takes many people to partake in this world. But, somethings can be taught somethings can't. But, if I have a written opinion and the moderator doesn't halt it. It will be said. In my house Raisin in the Morning, Raisin in the Night. Benita [Posted in FML issue 3866]