Happy Christmas Eve Everyone! I think my previous post needs some clarification. I don't personally refer to ferrets as exotics (although the vets in our area who handle ferrets are still considered exotic vets). The "Rocks the Exotics" part of the event is for the animals that are still considered exotics - sugar gliders, snakes, lizards, rats, rabbits, parrots, even hamsters and guinea pigs that are invited to join in on the already established "Meet the Ferrets" event. We have a waiting list of stores and other venues who want us to come and do Meet the Ferrets. The best part about it is not only educating the general public but also the staff in stores and other rescues. We have been at locations on our personal time (no event) and staff who know us ask us to talk to customers right then and there. We have spur of the moment events all the time. Our shelter business cards and brochures are passed out everywhere we go and the shelter gets calls all the time from people who have spoken to us. When a ferret is abandoned somewhere, store staff and other rescues know who to call for advice and a rescue. We encourage people who don't even adopt from us to call us anytime with questions. Well educated owners are key to happy ferrets. We love what we do and in opening up the opportunity we have to other rescues who handle misunderstood pets we are making sure no animal's health and happiness are ignored. Thank you Debbie for voicing your concerns but, no worries, Fuzzbutts are sometimes strange but never exotic :) Have a wonderful Holiday. Kim oO~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Greater Chicago Ferret Association Meet the Ferrets Events Shelter Management Team Public Relations Chair 708.442.8650 www.gcfa.com Welles Park Bulldog Pet Rescue Specialist 773.828.9240 www.wellesparkbulldog.com [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shuffle for the Ferrets April 10, 2011 http://www.cafepress.com/ShufflefortheFerrets Wherever a man turns he can find someone who needs him. ~Albert Schweitzer [Posted in FML 6921]