This is a case that happened in Japan recently. Here is what I remember from the summary of the information I made for others at that time: One of SONY's employees was just all over the news... 2 weeks ago for torturing and killing 2-3 dozen small animals. The man posted video of himself brutilizing a ferret on youtube, and some people recognized something in the video and sent notice to the cops in that area - southern Japan. Of course he got off with a slap on the wrist, but it's really bad PR for SONY. The second hit for them. His excuse was that he needed relief from his stressful job. Among the many animals killed were hamsters, ferrets, rabbits, and (other I don't know.) It was the most horrifying thing I ever saw (and I was unfortunate enough to see the actual video of Saddam's Hanging. :( ). I saw about 5 seconds of it before I had to turn off the sound. I thought I was going to be sick. Probably the only person to complain to is the Japanese Ambassador. Or go through Humane Society and/or PETA - some international animal organization. (I know both routinely protest the Yearly Japanese Dolphin Slaughter.) Or do both. Animals have a luxurious life in America, even compared to Japan. Sorry I can't remember anymore. Ferret Research: http://ferretknots.blogspot.com/ Ferret Resources: http://nippynihon.blogspot.com/ [A later addendum:] I wanted to add that many ferret lovers in Japan are also upset that the man got nothing more than a slap onthe wrist, but I've heard many consoling themselves with the fact that his face was literally *plastered* all over the news. It was even on the news where I am- up north in the country. (Location was Shinakawa Prefecture.) Japan, being what it is, he will have hard time getting a good job after that. And it hurts SONY's reputation too. [Posted in FML 5603]