Dear FMLers, Below is the response I received from Paul G. Irwin, President of the HSUS. Anyone for a game of ping-pong? You can bet I won't let this one sit for long... ===================================== Dear Ms. Grant: I am sorry you are offended by the letter you received from me. As unbelievable as it may seem, the matter of ferrets is as issue which is programmatically handled by our Companion Animal section. The HSUS is presently dealing with, quite literally, several hundred issues. I have designated responsible staff to deal with these issues and to be spokespersons. Therefore, if you wish information regarding this Society's position on ferrets you will receive it from the Companion Animal section. I, in fact, value the work of you and many people in this country who are interested in, have as companion animals, and love ferrets. I sincerely wish you well in your work. If The HSUS is to provide an interface regarding ferrets, it will be provided through the Companion Animal section and not through me. Sincerely, Paul G. Irwin President CC: R. Lamb ================================== Is this passing the buck or what???? Here are some ditties taken from the July/August issue of Animal People ([log in to unmask]): OBSCENE SALARIES Recent artilces in Animal People and Vegetarian Times revealed outrageous saleries and perks at HSUS and other groups collecting funds to help animals. Boards of Directors should be made accountable for this greed. Suggestions welcome. Send SASE for networking and action. Obscene Salary Watch PO Box 168, Gualala, CA 95445 and HSUS vice president for investigations David Wills sued for alleged bad debts. (request article from Animal People) [Posted in FML issue 1242]