Good Morning All! Just wanted to thank everyone who took their time to email me about ferrets in a Mississippi classroom. Due to my shelter duties and my work hours, I am unable to answer everyone individually. The legal issues are being addressed here at my office (work for a law firm) and I am going to meet with the school teacher on Saturday to further discuss the possibility of her having two ferrets in her classroom. It has been decided that fostering is not in the best interest of the ferrets but she had initially wanted to adopt the boys for herself as her own pets and taking them to class with her during the day was just going to be a routine of daily life for the fuzzits. You have to appreciate her honesty from the jump as she did not have to tell me about her wanting to take them to her classroom every day - she offered that up right away. I was the one who initiated the foster possibility as opposed to the adoption of the two boys. I guess I thought it would be a more legal way to ensure their safe and expedited return to me should the whole situation prove to be unsuccessful. I could pull them back immediately based on the terms of the foster agreement. The school board knows about the request and supports it as well as the principal of that school. She teaches at the high school level. She is also a former animal-rights activist who has a good clean record and comes highly recommended. She has had ferts in the past and has proven to me that she is well-intentioned and is a great home prospect. She has a ferret-wise vet and possesses a good level of knowledge about ferrets and proper ferret care. With all of the above, the jury is still out. I guess the only lingering issue with me is their safety at the hands of the kids in her class. Or, perhaps I should restate....I am concerned that an accident could occur. Even though my shelter is overflowing, as with most all other shelters in America today, and want to adopt out as many kids as I can to good and safe homes.....but somehow I have this feeling....I can't shake it and I always go with my gut feeling. But I digress. Just wanted to again thank everyone for their "two cents" and it was very much appreciated. Maren Doshier Founder/President Raisins From Heaven Ferret Rescue & Sanctuary Hernando, MS [Posted in FML 6445]