Forwarded with permission. ---------- From: Ellen McDowell <[log in to unmask]> Congratulations! The shelter with the most votes and winner of the $500.00 Big Prize is... Helping Hands Ferret Rescue, Helen Wojciechowski Over 800 e-mail votes were cast and it was a very close contest. The love for our Ferret rescues and shelters is abundant and it shows. So many kind words were said about every one of the 43 shelters nominated. We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all of the rescue and shelter Board members, directors, employees and volunteers that make a difference in each and every ferret's life that they care for. You can still help your favorite shelter... Ferretdepot.com and Rabbitstop.com have just launched a new Grant Program. We will be giving away $5000.00 worth of grant funding. Please visit http://www.ferretdepot.com for details and share this program with your favorite shelter/rescue. Ellen McDowell Director of Public Relations & Program Development The Ferret Depot [Posted in FML issue 4896]