If you are following the situation in Texas involving a so-called "breeder" and the authorities who have been called in to shut him down... We don't have any new word as of this writing from Animal Control or the authorities about the "breeder" situation locally. In cases like this, where the police, DA, Courts or other officials are involved, Animal Control may be prohibited from releasing the animals to us for care. The Animal Control personnel *want* us to take the ferrets, but I don't know for sure whether the *law* will allow us to. Another possible problem is this could take some time for the courts to make a decision at all about the animals. Animal Control may be required to take them initially, then wait for the courts to say it is okay for them to transfer the ferrets to our shelter until the entire case is settled. If you want to help the shelter in the event that we end up with these 'kids' (and I certainly am hoping we DO), go ahead and send you email address. Please hold off on sending stuff for these ferrets. I would hate to take donations or help under 'false circumstances', so I will simply put your name on our list and keep you posted as things develop here. We need and would love your help if/when we are allowed to take these ferrets into our care. Please feel free to keep in touch with me via email. For future use, my address is Ferrets First Rescue & Shelter 3801 Zion Hill Loop Weatherford, TX 76088. Thanks so much for your concern about these poor neglected kids. I just hope the officials can lock up the breeder and will turn the ferrets over to us. Kisses to your fuzzies. Trish Director, Ferrets First Rescue & Shelter [Posted in FML issue 1837]