GREENIES IN CHICAGO After seeing so many references to the Green Poops being in the GCFA shelter recently, I checked with Roger McMillian, who volunteers there twice a week. He confirmed that they DID have a run-in (rather lengthy one) with the nefarious little bug but that, at last bed check, all was "back to normal", as if anything at a ferret shelter could truly be 'normal'. He did say that the virus seemed to have either mutated to a weaker form or that the ferrets here were stronger, as it only killed a few who were already down with other maladies. The virus actually seemed to be a contributing factor. The ferrets in question died because they were weakened by the virus and thereby unable to fight their other problems. In any case, the worstis over and they should be back at finding homes for the 30plus that they have awaiting adoption or fostering. Word is that the other Westmont shelter was also hit by the virus and that it was also being taken home by their volunteers. The major problem NOW facing the GCFA shelter is that they must SOON find a new shelter. The building they've been in for so many years is being torn down to make way for an office building. Like Denise said, all donations will be gratefully accepted and are Tax Deductible. Dale- Greater Chicago Ferret Assn. P.O. Box 7093 Westchester, IL 60154-7093 [Posted in FML issue 1220]