California Department of Fish and Game uses the argumement that ferret legalization would mean Petsmart and Petco selling large numbers of ferts that would eventually be abandoned at shelters, let loose, etc. Sounds like they are correct gauging the statements of those that are against Petsmart selling ferts. It's seems to me like a double edged sword. If you want ferrets legal you have to put up with irresponsible owners and perhaps large numbers of unwanted animals. Me personally I'm torn on the issue. I'm a free market capitalist, ferrets are private property, therfore Petsmart (baring any local ordinances) has the right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness (even in the form of dollars). I don't like the idea of dumb people owning pets (let alone having children) but that's what freedom is all about. [EY] [Posted in FML issue 4706]