Kris Kriskius <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >Forgive me for sounding rude, but I am a little confused. You say you >run a shelter? Don't you have a little *nest egg* set aside for when >these types of unexpected expenses arise? ... Yes, you were certainly rude, no arguement there! My heart and praises go out to ALL people who run shelters. I have seen firsthand how much money these people spend on the ferrets that "other" people can't or won't support any longer and they take them in, feed them, test them, nurse them, and pay very high medical bills. Mine came from a shelter and they had to have adrenal surgeries, very expensive. Plus a lot of shelters owners don't work high paying jobs because they stay home to nurse and be caretakers to so many homeless animals. If these human angels occasionally run out of funds, it is understandable and acceptable. Unless you have stayed home and sacrificed your life and your time to give the care that one else is providing to save these beautiful creatures, then I think it is time to leave ferret-saints like Kim and all the others alone, and examine your heart and your own soul and stop judging them by your questionable standards. And of course, they resond to the FML for support, that is what we are all about. Have you tried to get a federal grant to run a ferret shelter that is a nonprofit organization? I didn't think so. Most all the money for these shelters come from their own pocket. Do pay for the food, toys and medical bills for homeless animals out of the kindness of your OWN heart? Pointing the finger at specific people is rude and very personal. As a good friend of Kim's, and knowing firsthand her situation (which you obviously haven't a clue) I will defend her and her shelter--and all the other shelters. Deva [Posted in FML issue 3986]