>From: Amy Nahirny <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Introduction; looking for ferret in Virginia Springfield huh? We drive through Springfield probably twice a day. I'll list all the Virginia shelters we know in the general NoVa area. There are even more across the river in Maryland. For more info check with the AFA and with LIFE. The AFA is on the web at http://www.ferret.org/ LIFE is at http://www.acmeferret.com/life/ The AFA provides breeder referall services. Send email to [log in to unmask] Darn near the center of things. You just missed the perhaps the most prestigious ferret show of the year in New Carrollton MD. Its rather early in the season for kits. At the recent show there were only 20 entries. Most were from a breer in Maryland that I don't know how to contact. She's new at this. Most of the shelters are also breeders. Some shelters in the general area if you are looking for a ferret that has needs a new home: Just A Business of Ferrets Shelter Director: Vickie McKimmey Leesburg, VA (703) 777-2112 (This is currently the busiest shelter in Virginia. Shes a bit West.) Misty Run Ferrets Director: Tanya Iacarusoe Cattlet, VA (703) 788-1240 (A bit South and West) The Ferrets of Pet Pals - Referral Service Directors: Pam Grant Springfield, VA 22151 Petpals [log in to unmask] (As I understand her current practices she can help put you in touch with someone who has a ferret for a nominal fee) Halfway House For Woebegone Weasels Directors: Bill & Diane Killian Woodbridge, VA (703) 590-3473 (well thats us.) ACME Ferret Company Rescue & Information Service P.O. Box 11007 Burke VA 22009-1007 703-913-1115 (They aren't a busy shelter but can pass along quite a bit of information) Chaotic Ferrets Rescue & Health Information Service 8230 W Boulevard Dr. Alexandria VA 22308 703-765-4353 (More of a breeder than a shelter but I think she's had some litters already) bill and diane killian zen and the art of ferrets http://www.zenferret.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 1865]