It has recently been brought to my attention that there are those in the ferret community that think Rose German of Little Feet Ferret Retreat has been misrepresenting herself and what she does to sell bedding on ebay. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you would bear with me I would like to try to right a wrong here. Rose does rescue ferrets and quite a few of them too. Yes, she does take one from a pet store occasionally and she fosters for some of the local shelters too. Usually sick or older ones that are considered unadoptable. Ones that no one else wants. Sometimes ones that are at deaths door. Some of the ones from pet stores she has taken out of deplorable conditions. The ones she fosters she pays for their medical care and treatment out of her own pocket. The bedding she sells on ebay is strictly to pay for medical treatment for all her ferrets. There are times that all the proceeds from her sales go to the local shelter to help out with their medical bills.You recently saw a plea listed here to sell a 7 piece set on ebay to benefit Gimme Shelter Ferret Rescue. Over one hundred dollars from that sale went to the shelter. There are many shelters out there that Rose has sent bedding to or sometimes just a touching story has made her send out bedding or treats and toys. No, she is not a licensed shelter or rescue and that is because the ferrets that go to her home stay there.....forever!! She can't put them up for adoption so she does it all on her own. I have been to her home and seen the love and care all her ferrets get. I have purchased her bedding and have been more than happy with each and every piece. To those out there that have started or added fuel to this rumor please know that none of it is true and to allow it to continue is only hurting ferrets in her care. Diddy [Posted in FML issue 4485]