What a great question! Just some thoughts. Of course no one can do everything, but usually there is something that each of us can do. I hope others post ideas to the fml. I don't have many resources, but I like finding areas in which I can help. Go through your pet's items, if there are gently used toys and bedding you can send to a shelter taking in ferrets. Perhaps when you order your own supplies you can order an extra bag of food or bottle of Ferretone to be sent to a shelter. Get some inexpenseive fleece and cut to make some blakets or sew to create sleep sacks to send to a shelter. Cut out something simple in your regular routine and send even a $5 donation to one of the groups helping. It will add up!! Donate some time at a local shelter. During crisis situations, often other groups donations and helpers dwindle. Ask others for help. See if a local pet store will donate items for one of the intaking shelters. Have a fun fundraiser dinner. Invite friends for dinner, ask them to pitch in for a group donation to a shelter. Perhaps you can sell an item on e-bay or donate items for a yardsale that is raising money for rescues. Join a group that is organizing to be prepared for future emergencies. (Sukie posted the other day about starting such an emergency group) [Posted in FML issue 4991]