:::Sigh::: I had some ferrets released to me this afternoon - and I recognized the names of 2 of the 3 - Stryder and Alluria. The owners were busted by the apartment management company (ferrets aren't allowed)and had to release them. The couple claimed that they got the ferrets from another person - who got them from a rescue "in Maryland"..when I asked them the name of this person, it also rang a bell. Release forms were filled out and the release fee paid..and then I started researching. Sure enough - in December of 1999, I took in 3 ferrets - Stryer, Alluria and Merlin from their owners...they were tested for ADV and found to be negative (this is about 2 months after I began testing). The ferrets were vaccinated for CDV in December 1999/January 2000 and eventually were placed November 2000. Now they are back - Stryder is now 6, Alluria about 5 1/2. At least I know that they have some history of CDV shots because I was able to research into my adoption/release records. She looks like she may be adrenal based on the dryness of her coat and just overall coat condition. They were eating "Blockage in a bag" (which is btw, against my adoption policy)... God I hate people. These poor ferrets have been bounced into new homes 5 times already with a hopeful 6th if I can get them placed again. Lisa Leidig, Head Ferret Shelter Wench in good standing The Ferret Haven "By-the-Sea" http://www.ferrethaven.org [Posted in FML issue 4299]