Kudos to Zoo for crafting the perfect response! Yes it is up to each shelter as to what they need, but we all have an ongoing need for food and vet care so yes please consider the suggestions she made! It will be appreciated! And certainly ask the shelter you have chosen what their preference is- they will tell you :) Paying the vet bill or the food account gives shelter folks piece of mind- a very scarce item right now! We have actually ahd one santa pay towards our vet bill for their 2 ferrets from the tree- yay!! What a wonderful gift! We will post pics of the fuzzies after the holidays with their gifts and just playing and happy so all the santas and everyone can see what a difference they make! I cannot be more grateful for the kind and generous folks in the ferret community! Beth Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary www.crittercamp.biz [Posted in FML 6508]