In reference to the FML post as follows: > http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pet/1481356989.html >134 Ferrets FREE to good home. (San Antonio) > >As you can see, I have alot of ferrets. I have a large outdoor/heated >room, and yard filled with containers/cages. I must reduce my herd!... PLEASE, let us all refrain from any frantic rectal-cephalic inversions here. If this is for real we'll know soon enough. If it is real, we'll deal with it on a local level. If any intervention, and/or rescue placements are necessary, we'll make that determination on this end. If funds or supplies are required for this purpose, we will seek and embrace the generosity of the ferret community at that time. PLEASE do not send any money, food or ferret accessories to ANYONE, until requested by myself. At this time, this could be legitimate or a hoax; we don't know and won't know until we are able to properly assess the situation. Let cooler heads prevail. Texas Laws, and Local Ordinances must be adhered to, by not only the person in question, but by anyone or group interfering with private property/domain laws. For those who do not live in Texas, we have the "Castle Law" which effectively allows the property owner to use deadly force to protect human lives and/or private property rights. We also have at the State and Local levels, Laws and Ordinances which define cruelty, neglect or malfeasance of domestic animals; including privately owned domestic pets. I have been working the legal and humane legislative venues since 1990 personally, and the San Antonio Ferret Enthusiasts (SAFE) since 1991. We have gained many successes in those areas for ferrets, by working within the system. There is a right way, and a wrong way to deal with this issue. We (SAFE) will work within the limits of all applicable Laws and Ordinances to address any legitimate ferret issues in our area. Our local ferret and animal loving friends have a wide reach, we will get to the truths of this situation, and deal with it accordingly. As a group, we are caring, compassionate, educated and dedicated to our ferrets; we will adhere to those traits which make us the special people we are. "Ferrets are Special Pets for Special People" Thanks, Dooks and Blessings, Rick White SAFE Legislative Affairs Chair ********************************************* San Antonio Ferret Enthusiasts (SAFE) PO BOX 190042 San Antonio, TX 78220-7000 Tel: (210) 661-9195 / 661-0608 www.saferrets.org [Posted in FML 6532]