Good Morning, On Saturday and Sunday, we sent out two "ferret rescue kits" (each carrier contains bedding, food, treats, ferretlax, shampoo, eye wash, ear swabs, etc.) with the two animal rescue "teams" from this area who were en route to Kentucky and to Missouri. The carriers we use are the nice big roomy ones that delivered most of our DMK ferrets to our shelter. These folks went to the Joplin devastation last year and one of the teams also went to Smithville, MS - a town which was totally destroyed by and F4. I still have the two ferrets from Smithville. These teams work in "recovery" and are always hopeful that they will find life amongst the destruction. We pray these teams are successful with these missions as well. These teams work closely with FEMA and the Red Cross. They also contact the local rescue groups once they arrive at a scene. All of the agencies have our shelter contact numbers....no word on ferrets as of today, Friday, March 9th. Since Katrina and Rita, our rescue groups have become well-organized. Our local groups are listed with FEMA and with the Red Cross. And our local rescue groups keep updated with our "teams". Each group has "kits" on hand for immediate dispatch and our "teams" are given these kits as events occur. We get our "kits" back either empty or with rescued animals from our "teams". Like I said, its a well-oiled machine we have... In the event that ferrets are found and remain with their owners, offer of assistance is given and we will pass those requests along to F.E.R.R.E.T. but we can help also and we will work with the local groups on the ground to assist ferrets in need. Sadly....looks like an early season for tornadoes .... I just hope it doesn't match or surpass 2011 which was the worst in history. Please remember these folks in these areas with donations to the Red Cross who will get these much-needed funds to those who need them the most during this horrible time.... Maren Qualls Raisins From Heaven Hernando, MS [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML 7360]