Support Our Shelters (SOS) and the International Ferret Congress (IFC) are pleased to announce a program that will soon be available to shelters listed on the SOS Shelter list. If you are a shelter but are not on the list, and wish to be included in this program, please contact Sharon Beardon, at the address below, to be added. [log in to unmask] The proposed program will enable qualified shelters to purchase Aleutian Disease Virus (ADV) antibody tests at a reduce cost. Details are still being finalized with Avecon and United. Payment options include paypal or check. Supporters wishing to help finance the testing program will be able to donate through Paypal. Checks can be made out to SOS with 'ADV Test Fund' in the memo line and mail to: Judith White 100 Walsh Road Landsdowne, PA 19050 Donations can be sent via Paypal using: [log in to unmask] While guidelines are still being finalized, it is important shelters know the following practices will be strictly followed: Shelters will be restricted to purchasing tests for their own shelter ferrets, and not for resale or fundraising. In the event a shelter finds they have purchased surplus kits, they can be returned for a refund. Anyone found abusing the program will be banned from future participation. Shelters will be limited to purchasing a maximum of 10 kits at a time. This will enable more shelters to participate. Complete program guidelines with ordering and pricing information will be announced soon. Julie Fossa FL (772)228-9067 OH (419)225-8158 West Central Ohio Ferret Shelter http://www.wcofs.org International Ferret Congress http://ferretcongress.org/ [Posted in FML issue 5060]