Hello everyone, It has been a hectic week for me and I promise that I will return all of my mail. Please be patient. It is sometimes very hard to get through this list because of the sad and heartbreaking stories. Vicki's account of Sebastion and pixies really touched me. Deb & I will say some prayers for all of the sadness and sickness that exists. Funny thing, though. I never feel depressed after reading these sad stories. In fact it is a nice feeling to know that there is so much love out there, and I feel a little closer to my "adopted family of FML folks". - A special note to Vicki - Based upon my experiences, I know that you have made the right decision about where priorities should be. Good luck! OH YEAH - the CRUSADE! I have mentioned in prior posts about the Great Lakes Ferret Association and the wonderful work they have done for ferrets in Michigan. I am a new member who has a bad habit of getting on my white horse every once in a while. There has been much written lately about rabies quarantines and "bite and kill" policies. Unfortunatly, Michigan is a "bite and kill" state. The GLFA is working through an attorney to test the law in the hopes of having the policy reversed. I've been "knighted" by them to lead the 2nd prong of the effort - which is why I need your help. I fealt that the approach involving the attorney might cause the powers to be to dig in their heals so I recommended that we also test the power of this Internet to once again join forces to save ferret lives ( I also contributed to White Fang's fund). Please send me ideas, experiences, documents, etc. that I might use to appeal the authorities to reverse their policy. I think that by flooding them with appropriate studies, professional experience, opinions (if they are from the right source they could be influential), etc., etc., etc., we might be able to sway (shame?) them into a more reasonable position. Please don't be bashful about credentials and include any background info. that would add credibility to your submissions. Please email to me personally at: [log in to unmask] in order to keep the FML uncluttered . Please send me any inside info on the Center for Disease Control, pertinent political insight, compromising photos of decision makers, or anything that you think might help. If any of you were instrumental in dealing with your state's policy, I would especially like to have an opportunity discuss strategies. Thanks in advance!!! This could potentially save hundreds of ferret lives - not only in Michigan. Dave & Deb Weazer, L.S., & White Fang (not the famous one) 2Catz P.S. I am getting real nervous. If any of you have watched an old TV western complete with at least one wagon train scene, you must have heard... '... I don't like it, Clay. It's just a little too quiet around here!...' Does anyone know what the FLO is up to???? [Posted in FML issue 1551]