I thought people might be interested. I received a newsletter from a German ferret club a few years back. Now, I don't know German, but I had someone I know translate a few interesting parts. Descenting of ferrets is illegal in Germany! Laws there protect pets from unnecessary operations of which descenting is included. Why is it that the United States is so far behind Europe when it comes to these precious animals? The rabies shedding period has been done there (which, of course, the US won't accept); descenting is illegal there (well in Germany anyway). Just thought people would like to know. Ellen Byrne Shadyside Ferrets Metro Ferret Rescue League [Posted in FML issue 1147]