Hi listers, I'm veteran lurker here and just wanted to make a comment about the ferret Giving Tree. It's a wonderful idea and truly a joy to help such sweet, needy little ferrets. But please, those of you who own shelters, take a minute to let your donors know that their gifts arrived and are appreciated. Even if they're not appreciated (the gifts, that is), someone did spend a fair amount of their wages and also hours shopping, wrapping and standing in line at the post office to send gifts to your little ones. Their intentions were good, and especially in this season when everyone is bombarded with pleas for charitable help, someone did choose to support you over many other requests. It only takes 10 seconds to send an email saying "thank you." Donors should not be left wondering if their gifts even arrived! [Posted in FML issue 3998]