(Sorry this is going to have such a broad distribution when it is probably only of interest to Northern California readers of the list... Angelique, Raven and our nine "funny-lookin' dogs") _An Open Invitation to All Ferret Fanciers_ A chapter of Ferrets Anonymous (FA), based in San Diego, is being founded in the Northern California region. FA is an organization dedicated to legalizing the domestic ferret in California, with chapters forming throughout Southern California. This will be the first Northern California chapter. Hopefully each major metropolitan area will have their own chapter soon. In the meantime, all you ferret fanciers from Salinas north to Yreka are invited to attend our first meeting to be held Sunday, November 21, from noon - 3pm at the Hungry Hunter restraurant in Pleasanton (see directions below). Refreshments provided. FA was responsible for Assemblyman Jan Goldsmith (R-Poway) consenting to author legislation to legalize ferrets. Now we need to organize locally and conduct letter writing campaigns to the various Assemblymen and Senators to secure their support for the bill, to be unveiled January 4, 1994. The purpose of our first meeting will be to: *Determine who your representatives are (names and addresses will be available at the meeting) * Discuss letter content * Discuss prior contact with representatives * Distribute California Domestic Ferret Association (CDFA) and Ferrets Anonymous information All persons can be assured of anonymity First names only! Please bring pen, paper, and a willingness to pitch in and help. DO NOT BRING FERRETS! A small donation will be requested to cover the cost of the meeting room. Also, everyone will be encouraged to join the CDFA, which is affiliated with FURO (Ferret Unity Registration Organization), the largest ferret organization in the country. FURO has been and will continue to be invaluable as a resource for information and assistance. Please distribute and post this notice at your local pet shops and veterinary hospitals if you live in N. California. Ferret ownership is not requires (or encouraged!). See you there! Directions: The Hungry Hunter is located on Owens Dr., just off Hopyard Rd. From 580 west, take the Hopyard exit, turn right, then right on Owens. Restaurant is on the left. From 580 east, take Hopyard, left over the freeway, right onto Owens. Call Critters (1-800-337-7389) for directions if you're coming from out of the area. [Posted in FML issue 0642]