Anonymous Poster <[log in to unmask]> wrote on 10/22/2003, 3:39 AM: >What I can't stand to see here is so much disagreement when it comes >to shelters/rescues. The bottom line is helping ferrets. I totally agree that the bottom line is helping the ferrets. However, if a shelter has too many ferrets and can't afford the necessary care for them, are those ferrets being helped? If there are so many ferrets that they can only get out to play for a short time each day, or only once every few days, is this in their best interest? While it is a hard thing to do, I think every shelter has to set limits, and not go above that limit. When there are too many ferrets in one shelter, the ferrets are not properly cared for, and the shelter operators are pushed to their own physical and mental limits. When one shelter has too many ferrets in their care, it is time for them to consider asking other shelters if they can help share the burden. At the Symposium, Alicia and others spoke about the importance of Shelters networking and working together, not competing with each other. Sharing the burden and sharing resources is a part of this. There is no reason 2 people should be trying to care for 82 ferrets. And, there is no way that 2 people with 82 ferrets should be taking on any more. I am not aware of all of the facts and circumstances surrounding this situation, so I will not try to comment on the particulars. However, it sounds like it is time for Cheryl and Steve to start referring people to other shelters in their area. Just my opinion. -- Danee ADV - If your ferret hasn't been tested, you don't know! For more information visit: http://www.geocities.com/russiansmom To find out how you can help visit: http://help4adv.terrabox.com/ [Posted in FML issue 4309]