I got your reply about your two ferrets that were not properly taken care of. That was eight years ago and you did your research, as much as you could at the time. This is now and there are tons of books, good books, about ferret care. Every town has a library, and if people are stupid enough not to do research in this information age, they don't deserve a fuzzy. In my opinion, people need to devote all time and energy in becoming a responsible pet owner. Eight years ago, ferrets were not as popular as they are to day. I think of the sugar gliders, in which information is limited but there are a few good books. Sugar glider owners are doing the best they can now, and it may turn out that eight years from now they find out their mistakes. They did the best they could. I was really referring to people who don't care enough to do research. I don't mean to sound all high and mighty but I do get upset. I read recently in my ferret magazine a question a lady wrote in. She said something along the lines of: I've had my ferret for a couple of months, he is a couple of months old and I heard they need shots, is this true? The months may not be accurate, but she obviously did not research anything. Should the store or shelter be responsible for directing people to books and be handing out some sort of information? I say damn right they should. We need more responsible people out there to make sure ferrets and other pets are not abused. Anyone out there ever thought of making a small quiz to give to shelters for prospective adopters. Ace the quiz on the care and happiness of an animal, did your research, are responsible, deserve the love of an animal!!! I am sorry if I sound mad, I am a little. I really don't mean to say anything bad about you, because like I said, you did your research ( as much as was available). There are people who don't care enough, and I don't mean to suggest you are one of them. FROM: [log in to unmask] Love to ferrets and responsible parents, Dayna and the Gonz-man [Posted in FML issue 3929]