Dear Millie

You are so right - it is the consumer who creates the demand for
ferrets. But pet stores make them so readily available and relatively
inexpensive that it's too easy to purchase one. And I agree with your
point that backyard breeders would capitalize on an opportunity, to
the detriment of ferrets.

But asking Petco to stem the tide is a start. It will relieve a lot
of the burden on shelters. And we do need to educate the public about
ferret husbandry. A concerted effort on both fronts will make a huge
impact on our ferrets lives. I believe there are enough ferret
afficionados now to make a difference.

We've got to try.

Lorraine

[Posted in FML 7991]