You know, first, not everyone who buys a ferret from a pet store ends up giving it up. Second, instead of telling PetSmart not to sell ferrets, which they probably won't do, way not work with them Express your concerns. Then ask if they would be willing to hold ferret adoption days OR ferret education days. They might not go for the adoption, but they might for the education. Offer to bring in ferrets and tell customers about ferrets. Show them what to buy, what to feed them, recommend good vets, etc. While I understand shelter owners being upset, being confrontational and not trying to find a work-around isn't going to help. anne [Posted in FML issue 4704]