Important dates and happenings for HOFA. Meetings, guest speakers and more. Come learn and have fun! The meetings start at 2PM at Jackie's house 3769 Almont Drive Columbus, OH 43229. On July 19th Michelle Tussing will be speaking on research. Michelle has been in the research field for over 13 years and worked with animals for over 20. Research is something that touches our lives everyday. The August 16th meeting will be the "Let's get ready for the FBB" meeting. *** ADV tests will be done after the July 19th meeting so if anyone needs to retest, there will be time. August 29th... The largest ferret show in the country, The Ferret Buckeye Bash!!! Meet ferret lovers from all over the country. Enter your photo in the photo contest. Information available on the HOFA website. Large raffle. Several vendors with a huge variety of items being sold. Not to be missed! Always a great time! September 20th meeting will be the "We Survived The FBB Party"... : - ) On October 18th Nathan from Pet People will be giving a talk on nutrition. Nathan is owned by ferrets and feeds a combination of kibble and raw. At the November 15th meeting we will be having a quiz prepared by our Health Chair Ann Grimm. It will be a fun and helpful quiz to test your knowledge of ferrets health and nutrition. December 13th will be our get your ferrets (you and your children also) pictures taken with Santa Claus. Our own Dan Gallagher makes a wonderful Santa and has had many years experience with ferrets!!! You do not need to be a member of HOFA to join us. Once again, come, learn and have fun. Everyone is welcome!!! Mark your calendar now ! ! ! Suzy Four Paws Wrecking Crew Ferretry Digital Photography by Joe & Suzy Heart of Ohio Ferret Assoc. & Rescue Vice-President Ferret Buckeye Bash August 29th 2009 www.HOFARescue.org Home of Odie Bear, Slinky, Carrie, Cody, Precious, Buddy, Sugar, Barney, Winnie, Angie, Miss Poppy, Chance, Zoe, Mila, McKenzie, Neo, Isis, Tweet, Thumbelina, Angel, Romeo, Bunky, Grace O'Malley, Mimitah, Silver Surfer, and the German Boys: Juan, Pedro and Gawain. [Posted in FML 6384]