Please pass on to the widest possible audience..... FERRET OWNED SURVEY This gathering of information is to profile ferrets and the people who live with them. Before filling this out, please make 5 or more copies and give them to 5 ferret owned friends, take copies to the local pet shop that sells ferrets, the local ferret breeder or ferret rescue, or send to the ferret club that you know. STAR* is asking for the largest distribution possible. If you have a newsletter or ferret gathering, please give this survey the widest distribution. The first tabulation of results will be available from STAR* on 2/1/97, and anytime thereafter, for a SASE. 1. How many ferrets live on a permanent basis with you as of 12/1/96? 2. Please list their colors (albino, mitts, sable, etc.), sex, and ages as of 12/1/96: a. b. c. d. e. If you need to note more, please attach a separate sheet. 3. Where was your first ferret obtained? Pet Shop Breeder Shelter Found Friend Ad Other: 4. Using the choices above, where did you obtain your other ferrets? Second ferret: Third ferret: Fourth ferret: Fifth ferret: If you need to note more, please attach a separate sheet. 5. When did you get your first ferret? Date: 6. Have you had ferrets that passed away? If so, how old were they and what was the cause (if known)? Did a vet make this determination? 7. What other pets and how many did you own as of 12/1/96? Dogs: Cats: Birds: Reptiles: Rabbits: Fish: Small Rodents: Small Exotics (hedgehogs, prairie dogs, chinchillas, skunks, squirrels, opossums, sugar gliders, pot bellied pigs, etc.): Large Animals (Horses, goats, etc.): 8. Which lived with you first, another pet or a ferret? 9. Please list your zip code: ____________ Do you Own, Lease, or Rent? Apartment Condominium Town House Duplex Single Family Home Farm Other: 10. How do you classify your living location? City Suburbs Country Other: 11. Are you Married or Single/Divorced? Male / Female Age: 12. Level of Education: High School BA/BS MA/MS PhD 13. What is your gross annual income? under $30,000 $30-60,000 over $60,000 What is your spouse / partner's gross annual income? under $30,000 $30-60,000 over $60,000 14. What is your profession? 15. Do you presently belong to a ferret club? Yes / No Subscribe to a newsletter or magazine specifically about ferrets? Yes / No 16. Where did you obtain this survey? Internet Magazine Friend Club Newsletter Pet Shop Breeder Shelter Other: Please mail this survey when complete to: STAR* Ferrets, PO Box 1714 Springfield, VA 22151-0714 Enclose a SASE (long) for results and more info. [Posted in FML issue 1772]