The trial in the California Domestic Ferret Association's lawsuit against the state department of fish and game is scheduled to begin Dec. 14. The suit seeks a judicial declaration that ferrets are not wild animals and thus cannot be banned by Fish & Game. The legal costs of the suit are expected to exceed $20,000. CDFA needs donations to cover this cost. FML readers who live in California are especially encouraged to contribute, but I'm sure CDFA will take money from any ferret lovers who believe in this important battle. Please send what you can to CDFA, P.O. Box 1868, Healdsburg, CA 95448. -- Rikki and Mitts' Dad [Posted in FML issue 0367]