Hi, everybody, Now there are only 54 days left to get your email or letter in. Yesterday Alicia at Ferretwise posted a photo of a very young ferret baby that just broke my heart! If you didn't see it, take a minute and see why we need to get people going on this most important mission. It is simple to do, and means a great deal to the welfare of our ferrets! Go to this link (it leads you to the existing comments for docket 04-088-1, which are interesting) http://docket.epa.gov/edkfed/do/EDKStaffCollectionDetailView (I believe it may be a changing link, if it does not work you can find the working link at <http://www.ferretcongress.org/> 2. Click Submit Comment 3. Ask that the current standards be updated to improve ferret welfare as they are raised for sale and shipped. That one sentence is all that is needed. [Moderator's note: The reminder is appreciated. On the other hand, that suggested phrase has been posted here before and I'm not really sure the sentence makes any sense. If you have the time to write a few lines with your own unique thoughts that would be much more valuable. BIG] PLEASE help with this, it will only take a moment of your time, and you will be helping to improve the future for ferrets everywhere. Snail Mail Address, remember an original letter w/3 copies all with original signatures. Docket No. 04-088-1 Regulatory Analysis and Development PPD APHIS Station 3C71 4700 River Road, Unit 118 Riverdale, MD 20737-1238 Lavon Everything happens for a reason... [Posted in FML issue 5012]