>From Deb: Since AFA doesn't post their show packet on line as you have >to contact someone to get it, this would make it much simpler for >Joe-Q-Public to know exactly what is need to come and enter the show >hall one of AFA's shows just to shop with their ferrets. >>>snip<<<< >While the site does explain about vaccination protical for ferrets it >does NOT hoewer explain what vaccination records are required just to >enter an AFA show hall with a person's ferret(s). While some of the >AFA Sanctioned shows DO post on line this information, the main AFA >website board does not. This is why I made the suggestion. Sorry you couldn't find a show packet to download for an AFA hosted show on the AFA website. Oh, wait, the reason is our next show isn't until October 31st and we just don't have old stuff hanging around on our website. So sorry again Deb, please check back say in August and I should have that show packet done and Julie should have it up on the website with a very handy link right on the AFA homepage. I am sure Joe-Q-Public will be able to find it - if you are still having probs, just ask anyone on the fml I think everyone can now point you in the right direction. :) >From Deb: >WOW Danee!! That is just what I was refering too, ""AFA does NOT >require "PROOF" of Canine Distemper vaccinations. Come on Deb. Get real. We all know how good 'PROOF' is. Unscrupulous folks have been falsifying CD shot documentation 'PROOF' for decades. How do I know that just because there is a vaccine sticker on your ferret's shot records that you actually gave the ferret the shot and just didn't peal the label and toss the vial????? Get real. The 'PROOF' isn't in AFA being a policing authority, the 'PROOF' is from pier pressure. That, some common sense and honestly wanting to protect your ferrets from the big nasty viruses that can harm them. Also what part of this statement don't you understand? All ferrets entered in and/or for sale at the show must have been vaccinated for Canine Distemper and Rabies. It doesn't say 'should be vaccinated' it says 'must be vaccinated'. Period. And like I said before, we reserve the right to check any records at any show at any time. And you MUST sign the CDV Waiver: Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) Vaccination Waiver Signature is required for absolutely everyone who brings a ferret into an AFA event. I, <enter name here> , understand that I am fully responsible for the health of the ferret(s) that I wish to bring into the AFA event with me today. I understand that CDV is almost 100% fatal in ferrets. I understand that appropriate vaccination against CDV is the best protection for my ferret(s) to avoid this disease. I fully understand my obligation to keep my ferret(s), and thereby the ferrets of others, as safe as possible from CDV. I have read and I understand the AFA Vaccination Policy. I hereby attest that each ferret I have with me today has been vaccinated against CDV in an appropriate manner that will best ensure the ferret's protection from this disease. I hereby attest that my ferret(s) has/have had no known exposure to the Canine Distemper Virus. I understand that if I fail to vaccinate my ferret(s) properly against CDV, or I bring a ferret with known exposure to CDV to an AFA event, which subsequently results in CDV exposure to other ferrets, legal and disciplinary action may be brought against me. I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless American Ferret Association (AFA) from and against any and all claims, suits, damage or damages, and/or loss or losses, and/or action or actions of any kind as the result of, and arising out of, the attendance of my ferret(s) at this AFA event. Sign name here: If you aren't vaccinating your ferret then YOUR ferret is at risk. Vickie McKimmey Just a Business of Ferrets www.jbferret.com American Ferret Association Director of Shows and Special Events www.ferret.org Author of Ferrets: An Animal Planet Pet Care Library Series Book [Posted in FML 6394]