Dear FML Family: I need help your help. Over the past couple years I have become familiar with FACT (Ferret Association of Connecticut) run by Vanessa and Ann Gruden. As you probably read this week there was a hoarder situation that involved 40+ animals. Several of those were ferrets. FACT has moved swiftly to be there to provide their experience in helping the ferrets. Ann will update us through the FML with additional details. My request is for members of the ferret community to please take the time to send a thank you card to the Animal Control Officer of Montville who moved on this case and gave as much help as possible and quickly to the animals in need. Ann says the "hoarder" will be prosecuted. She also said the prosecutor allowed the animals to go to foster homes and other shelters to get immediate care instead of being held as evidence. If you could express your appreciation for the good work here and mention how pleased you were they worked with FACT and other shelters to gain the best help with the ferrets and other animals it would help tremendously in building stronger bridges for future relationships and situations such as this. Law enforcement of any kind is often a thankless job (I am married to a 34 yer veteran of law enforcement - I know first hand...) It does have rewarding moments, but it is all too often also a heart breaking job, even when you are doing the best for the animals (or humans). Please send a letter of kindness and appreciation either from yourselves or from your ferrets to: Chris (female.) and her colleagues. I know it would mean the world to Ann and Vanessa as well. We all gotta stick together! Chris Martel Animal Control Officer 225 Maple Avenue Uncasville, CT 06382 Thanks guys, you are all THE BEST!! Cathy Feed rescued animals in two clicks http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=3 [Posted in FML 6899]