Danee DeVore wrote: >While the shelters receiving these ferrets may have been advised of >their medical status, it is only fair to also advise those considering >helping in their transport of the status. If the ferrets in need of >transport might be carrying CDV or ADV, it is only fair to let all >people involved know about this. ********************** Thank you, Danee, for confirming that the questions I asked were not out of line, nor am I one of the "there's one in every group" people. You, of all people, know the dangers of ADV exposure and people should listen to you, if not to me. I felt these were valid questions to ask, and had noticed the absence of this information in the request for transporters. To possibly expose other ferrets to ADV or CDV due to information being withheld is not an honest way to handle things. Each request for volunteers should offer full disclosure so that people can make informed decisions. In this case, the absence of a response to my questions gave me the answer, and I chose not to assist in the transport. I am disturbed with statements that is it now considered "okay" to relocate unvaccinated and untested ferrets based on the Ohio rescue. That rescue was unprecedented and I think everyone agrees now that they should have been vetted prior to leaving the holding facility. The risk of spreading disease all over the country was great and it could have been catastrophic to the ferret population. Fortunately, it seemed to work out okay, but the results could have been far different. When asking people to help with this type of situation, honesty is the best policy. Anything less does not reflect well on the people or shelter arranging the relocation. Katharine Florida [Posted in FML 6164]