Laryssa wrote: >...with shelters full up spending government dollars on the euthanasia >and temporary care of all these dogs, cats, and small mammals - you >would think someone with half a brain would step up and say "no more" >to pet shops Laryssa, I am not sure where you get your information but THERE IS NO MONEY given to shelters from the government... we have to raise it all ourselves or hope that folks will donate. Not even for euthanasia of the sickest or hopelessly abused. The government requires us to pay licensing fees, file IRS paperwork, pay an accountant-- but they do NOT give any funds to ferret shelters or any other cat, dog shelters. Alicia , a tired shelter Mom www.ferretwise.org PS- if you know of a source of funding form the government we would love to know about it! [Posted in FML 5888]