Press release clarification, 5/30/95 From: DR. Gary Holowicki, [log in to unmask], 602-968-1523, pager 800-209-1071, Compuserve 75464,741, Re: Earlier references to "...the extinction of the race in captivity as well.." are incorrect. In my first release I did not have accurate information as to the structure of the whole program. Because the BFF's that were released into the wild came from the Pueblo facility, I made the wrong assumption that it was THE breeding facility for the BFF's. It is really a research facility, but as they apparently had the most healthy stock, their little ones were chosen for the release effort. With the banning of the medical person due to her outspoken criticism of some aspects of the entire program, and the departure of the only other person of experience with care of the ferrets, I saw the future of the ferrets in grave danger of health and survival, which they are, especially if they are labeled "non productive" due to age. The fact remains that the elder ferrets which are scheduled to be released into the wild have a terrible chance of survival, and it is totally wrong to consider them "non productive" and tantamount to expendable because of budget cuts. (my personal opinion). The concept of the Living Care Center as providing continuing care for the elders of the current breading ferrets is the only feasible proposed situation currently available. The last two releases have been verbatim, with no interpretation or editorializing. It will remain so in the future, and any statements of my own beliefs and feelings will be posted separately, so as to eliminate confusion & keep data from the Living Care Center pure and factual. You can note the story of Sabrina is signed by Carolyn, not the Living Care Center. Respectfully, Gary H. [Posted in FML issue 1209]