[Moderator's note: Karen posted this yesterday but I held it pending further confirmation. And wow, did we ever get confirmation! BIG] HeyHeyHey, This is an alert to an unwise corportae descision. PetSmart is going to start selling ferrets. This has been confirmed via the local PetSmart and form letters sent in reply to consern. Can we see if we can try to stop this please. This is from thier policy about cats and dogs. http://www.petsmart.com/adoptions/index.shtml "We're making a difference at PETsMART At PETsMART, we are passionate about pets. We believe that every pet should have a loving family and healthy, happy life. " What about ferrets? Dont care about them? "For this reason, we made a conscious decision to not sell cats or dogs. Rather, we dedicate space in every store to more than 2,700 local animal welfare organizations to help homeless dogs and cats find loving homes." They could do that for ferrets too. "Here's how you can adopt a pet and save a life. About PETsMART Charities Adoption Centers PETsMART and PETsMART Charities are committed to partnering with animal welfare agencies that are passionate about finding loving families for pets in need. In 2003, more than 310,000 pets found homes through the PETsMART Charities Adoption Centers. The Centers offer pet adoptions to customers year-round during regular store hours. Adoption costs and pet availability varies from store to store. Contact your local PETsMART store for details. Each of our adoption partners is committed to matching pets up with the right pet parent, promoting responsible pet ownership and safeguarding the rights of homeless pets. Click here for more details on how your animal welfare agency can become an adoption partner. PETsMART Charities is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a vision of finding a lifelong, loving home for every pet. Its mission is to create and support programs that save the lives of homeless pets, and to promote healthy relationships with pet parents. Since its inception in 1994, PETsMART Charities has given more than $31 million to local humane agencies." PETsMART.com or questions regarding PETsMART.com: Email us at [log in to unmask] Call us at (888) 839-9638 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 11p.m. or Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. EST Or write to: PETsMART.com 1989 Transit Way PO Box 910 Brockport, NY 14420-0910 PETsMART Stores For questions regarding PETsMART Stores: Email [log in to unmask] Call us at (800) 738-1385 ext. 2518 Or write to: PETsMART, Inc. Attention: Customer Service 19601 North 27th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85027 More to follow in second posting so it wont be too long. HappyTails & HappyHearts, Karen & the Jacksonville Jive @ The Bridge, Jubilee and the Scruff You Gang http://ferretlover97.terrabox.com/HappyHeartsFerret.html [Posted in FML issue 4693]