Greetings from a newbie surfer who has just entered the wonderful world of ferrets online! We are starting an Indianapolis (IN) area ferret club and shelter, and would appreciate advice from those of you with experience in these areas. Specifically: (1) What are your adoption policies? We would appreciate copies to help us draft our own. (2) How are you dealing with E.C.E. in your shelters? (3) What are your policies on club members bringing ferts to meetings? Shots, Aleutian checks, E.C.E., etc.? (4) How are you handling your club and shelter finances? Do you recommend incorporating as a non-profit? Any light you can shed will be greatly appreciated. Our club is so new we're still voting on a club name, but we had a meeting Sept. 22 that drew 25 ferret folk, all eager to do public education and start a shelter, as well as enjoy furry fellowship. Please feel free to contact me by snail mail, e-mail, or phone. Thanks for your collective patience with a newbie surfer and list member. Best from Yes, No, and Oz. Cheers, Sally Childs-Helton 5271 Primrose Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-251-8099 [Posted in FML issue 1703]