I need to get in touch with the group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA. There does not seem to be a chapter here in Albuquerque, NM, but perhaps a state or national chaper would speak with me. Anyone in my area who frequents Coronado Center, please stop into Jerry's Perfect Pets. I discovered a cage of 7 ferrets who had no food or water. When I complained, and food and water were put into the cage, the poor little ones jumped on them with such forcefulness I knew it had been some time. My heart just broke. The last thing I said to the manager, after he justified all this by being short-staffed, was "I'll bet *you* had water today!". Dammitt! I am so angry! If anyone has suggestions, please let me know. Thanks everybody. I don't always read the FML now that school has started, but it is really nice to know you and all your happy and well fed fuzzys are out there. Paula [Posted in FML issue 1698]