QUARATINE IN UK Kurt had asked for private e-mail on this matter, but I think it is relevant to the group...I have seen it asked before...so here goes... As the UK is a completely rabies free Island, the quaratine times are STRICT. They are the same for ALL mammals, dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, etc. Here's the scoop. You must make arrangements with a Government licensed quaratine facility prior to your arrival in the UK. They will require vet records proving that all shots are up to date. You will have to ship the animal via air cargo. The Quarantine facility then claims your pet on the other end, and whisks them off to the facility. You are encouraged to visit on a regular or daily basis. I will warn you, these facilities are NOT cheap. And the quarantine does tend to be stressful towards the animals. Coming back stateside, there is no quarantine. Unless you are going to HI, in which case there is a six month quarantine, even though you are coming from the UK with no rabies. Of course, as ferrets are not allowed in HI, this is moot anyhow. KURT- my sister recently finished her PhD at Edinborough...contact me via private e-mail for more info. SEATTLE SHOW IF you are going to the Seattle Ferret Show, and have not made a room reservation, please do so immediately. As of last night (1/20) there were 22 rooms left at the Executel (17 left for the Pacific Coast Ferrets Show Rate Block- $92 per night), 5 rooms left at the Holiday Inn Express (no Pets) at $75 per night, and 20 rooms left at the Super 8 (pets allowed) at $55 per night. This show is drawing biiiiigggg numbers of people, and it is expected that these rooms will sell out quickly at this point. -Mrs. DUck [Posted in FML issue 1822]