As many of you may or may not know, STAR* Ferrets is a network organization - we are there to help ferrets and their owners in all aspects. STAR* puts out a quarterly newsletter, the Resource listing (on-line or up-to-the-minute by sending a SASE), and a desk top published manual called _Ferret Care and Rescue_. STAR* is me. Yes, I have a co-director (Mary Van Dahm of FAIR in IL), but she is far away and is there mainly to keep me on track. I do the newsletter, collate, staple, stamp, address over 200 copies and keep track of the memberships, finances, and mailing of the annual survey, etc. Thank the Lord for a husband and helping friends! Now, I can't IMAGINE doing a bi-monthly, color, interview laden magazine. Even if I did not have a full time job to go off to every week day, I don't have the equipment, time, or energy to accomplish this feat. My newsletter really does not compete with Modern Ferret Magazine - nor does anyone elses. Ferrets USA does not compete (yes, I did write the lead article and I am very proud of it - but I'm also writing for Modern Ferret!). Modern Ferret Magazine is unique. If ferrets could talk, I bet they would pick bright colors and things that leave a fuzzy feeling. Of course, if you really want to make Modern Ferret the kind of magazine ferret people like, then send in your suggestions. I'm sure Mary and Eric want to hear from you. You have to tell them what you want to see, if you truly want to make this a magazine' for ferret owners by ferret owners'. I've renewed for two more years - I want Modern Ferret to make it - I even sent a gift subscription to the HSUS. People who do not think much of ferrets need to SEE that ferrets are here to stay. I agree that the "ferret fad" is over. Fads come and go - ferrets are here to stay. Ferrets are no longer a fad - they are a fact. Support you local and national ferret awareness efforts. Pam Grant Shelters That Adopt & Rescue Ferrets [Posted in FML issue 1400]