Eri, Many people don't like to give money directly to shelters these days. Instead they prefer to give to SOS and IFC, who will in turn help a shleter in need with vet bills, food, litter, and other neccessities. Vicki should get in touch with them, I'm sure they will be able to help. People can also make donations directly to these two charities on behalf of Tricks and Treats so their donation will go to her shelter. I almost never make a donation directly to a shelter, preferring it to go through one of these two organizations so I can be sure that the cash will be spent directly for the ferrets. Too many people out there under the guise of being a shelter who are actually using funds sent to them by the public for purposes other than the shelter ferrets in their care. It's a shame that a few bad apples ahve to ruin it for everyone. Anne [Posted in FML issue 5006]