Massachusetts Ferret Lovers, Now that your taxes are done and in the mail, you might take a couple seconds to drop a line to your state representative and senator in favor of the bill to legalize domestic ownership in this state. You can call the state house at (617) 722-2000 to find this information. Some things you might want to tell them are: o domestic ferrets are legal pets in 47 states. o the USDA classifies it as a domestic pet and that Mass Dept of Fish & Game sponsors legislation to correct an oversight which originally classified it as a wild animal. o all research shows that the domestic ferret does not extablish feral populations and is safer to people than cats and dogs. o Mass residents have a constitutional right to own private property including domestic animals. o domestic ferrets are wonderful, fabulous, terrific! Earn BONUS POINTS for domestic ferret owners by contacting the chair of the House Ways & Means committee by contacting: Rep. Thomas Finneran (671) 722-2990 House of Representatives State House Boston, Ma 02133-1053 If you are in his district or know somebody in his district this would be *extrememly* valuable to getting the bill passed this year! His district is Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park, and Milton. Don't forget to refer to ferrets as *domestic ferrets* to stress that they are NOT wild animals and we should be able to own them just as any other domestic animal: horses, dogs etc. Thanks for your help changing this insane law! Kari Lee Reg. Veterinary Technician Class of 1999, Tufts Vet School [Posted in FML issue 1169]