Yesterday there was a post on the FML asking folks to go to the link to sign a petition directed to Director of the CDC. As a taxpayer you might want to know your funds are being used by the CDC, FDA and NIH to buy ferrets from Triple F Ferret Farm - a place where the care and attention of this product - yes sadly the ferrets are considered agricultural product (by the USDA) to be used for research. The CDC, FDA and NIH are all a part of the problem when they continue to make purchases from a company that tortures, maims, provides inadequate housing and unlicensed veterinary care for these animals. If these organizations are continuing to buy Triple F ferrets because they are unaware of the situation -- then they owe it to the taxpayers to follow suit to what Petland Corporation did. Look into the problem. Realize how horrible conditions are and STOP buying from them. The ferret community is so powerful in the US and other countries especially when we combine forces. We love all fuzzies! We heal them and their families with our prayers, we help them get their surgeries, meds and food with our private funds. A simple signature will help us. We need to show strength and unity by our numbers and that we are not going away. Please sign all three petitions linked below. Links to help you help the ferrets. The more signatures the better. To the Director of the CDC: <http://www.change.org/petitions/dr-frieden-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-any-and-all-contracts-with-triple-f-ferret-farm-be-canceled-immediately> To the Director of the NIH: <http://www.change.org/petitions/director-national-institutes-of-health-cancel-any-and-all-contracts-with-triple-f-ferret-farm-immediately> To the Director of the FDA: <http://www.change.org/petitions/director-us-food-and-drug-administration-cancel-any-and-all-contracts-with-triple-f-ferret-farm-immediately> Cathy Ryan http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=3 Help feed the animals with one simple click. [Posted in FML 7197]