Because I need to research many of the shelters requesting to be on the Tree, it is taking me much longer to try to make sure all the shelters requesting access are within our new rules. So, if you haven't been approved to post ferrets yet, please give me a couple more days. I've had a difficult couple of weeks with shelter ferrets dying and personal ferrets being to put to sleep. I have been very depressed because of so many deaths, so please give me a little time. I appreciate everyone who has helped me to keep to my own rules! :) One shelter that was not supposed to be on the tree (my error, I didn't realize they hadn't been in business a full year) has been removed. Please remember that you need to have been in business for at least one year AND be on the SOS Shelter List or the AFA Shelter List. No personal ferrets or deceased ferret may be posted to the Tree. If a ferret dies after it has been placed on the Tree, a Rainbow image may be placed on the ferret at the shelter operator's request. Last day to register your shelter is November 30 and you have till December 15 to post ferrets. I rely on the Shelter lists as well as advice from well known ferret folks/ shelter managers/friends to determine whether or not a shelter should be on the Ferret Giving Tree. If I have received complaints in the past, that shelter may not be allowed on the Tree this year or possibly in the future. I hope all ferrets on the Giving Tree get generous Santas this year! Melanee Ellis Ferret Giving Tree Admin. [Posted in FML 7952]