FACT has revamped our annual "Ferret Frolic" - now called "Ferretopia" - it will be held on Saturday, May 5th. We are trying a slightly different format this year. *Ferretopia - A Celebration of Ferrets!* *It will be held at the *Grange Hall, 586 Center St., Wallingford, CT. Hours: Noon. - 4:00 p.m. NOTE: Signs will be posted in front of the hall. *General Admissionis *$7.50 per adult; 12 per couple; $2 per child under 12. *Admission includes* *a gift bag with toys, samples, coupons, and a free ferret care book!* *All ferretsmust have a current canine distemper vaccination and be in a carrier or on a leash. Please, no other pets. (Please note, there will not *be a vaccination clinic this year. *This year's events include:* *Free Hourly Mini-Seminars* - Why are Vaccinations Important? - Bathing Your Ferret - What Food is best? - Living With a Blind Ferret Exclusive Ferret Supply Vendors - -Handmade ferret jewelry, t-shirts, artwork, and bedding---goodies for you & your ferret. *Silent Auction* of donated goods to benefit homeless ferrets. Donated items include veterinary certificates, artwork, and large gift baskets. *Food:* Subway sandwiches, cookies, water & soft drinks will be available for sale onsite. *Extras:* *Specialty Ring**s: *$6 per ferret per ring which are age-based. Ferrets are judged on overall health. good grooming and temperament. There will also be a special ring for Rescue ferrets who have been adopted from a shelter or humane society. *Dental Scraping & Ear Mite Exams Available *- Have excess dental tartar cleaned or make sure ears are clean and free of mites. Tamara of Concerned Ferret Owners in New Jersey *will provide Dental Scraping for $25 per ferret and/or a thorough Ear Mite Exam for $5 per ferret* as a fund raiser for their shelter. Ear cleaning and nail clipping services offered and techniques will also be taught*.* [Posted in FML 7769]