Has anyone else heard about the challenge to the status of ferrets in New York City by a group called Friends of Ferrets? Evidently, a judge ruled against them, citing the evidence that the city provided and the need to protect the public. I'm amazed that info about the case in progress didn't show up here earlier. BTW, I read about it on the Usenet newsgroup clari.living.animals, but due to the copyright restric- tions that ClariNet imposes (though it is an AP article), I'm not sure how much, if any, I can quote from there. I wish the FML membership had known about it, as we could've helped out, I'm sure - especially with MI changing its laws so recently. [Moderator's note: It's appeared on the FML from time to time and there are many Friends of Ferrets people subscribed here. But my experience with the people bringing the legal battles is that they are a very closed group that is not very forthcoming with information (I received far more info about the cases from third parties than I ever got from the folks asking for my contributions). I gave money to them twice, but never again...this FML is big enough without me getting into details and besides, I think they do some good too, at least in some areas. BIG] On that topic, it's good to see the MI ferret fans posting under their full addresses rather than anonymously. Seeing so many anon postings is sad. Please, even if your area is safe for ferrets, try to do what you can for those who are less fortunate and live in hostile areas. To quote from the latest Greater Chicago Ferret Association newsletter, "It's everyone's fight until it's everyone's right!" Finally, I think ferrets must be addictive. I saw and petted an adorable female hooded sable kit in a pet store, and my heart melted. Now I want another lil furry! :) My fiance' and I will probably be adopting one from the GCFA shelter within the next few months or so. Fight for the ferrets, Denise, plus Rocko & Randall -- /\\ ____ ,^-o, Denise Voskuil - [log in to unmask] ``-,' `-';~~ Brain: "Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" .',-'~`../' Pinky: "I think so, Brain, but if we didn't have `^^ `^^ ears we'd look like weasels." ("Animaniacs") "Ferrets are kittens with leather jackets and no fear!" -John Reed [Posted in FML issue 1101]