We have been following postings on a National Ferret Organization. We feel that this is something that is definitely needed. We feel it would be in the best interest of everyone involved that this org. be commited to the LEGAL issues surrounding our babies. There are already TONS of clubs and other orgs dedicated to shows, info, education, etc. . . If it is decided that this should be an international group, how does I.N.F.O. (Inter-National Ferret Organization) sound for the name? As far as dues go, we are concerned that the popular figure of $120 a year maybe be prohibitive to many fuzzy owners especially shelter and foster parents who already pay HUGE amounts out of pocket. Maybe a better figure would be a minimum of say, $30-$50 dollars / year, with the option of giving more if you are able??? This would help to include even those ferret owners that are on a very-tight budget. BTW, this is not a plea for cheap membership on our part, only allowing for the largest amount of people to be involved in this group (i.e. MORE MONEY AND MORE POWER!!!) As for the posting yesterday, by Bill Killian. We were kind of disheartened. We are AFA members, and love being a part of a large ferret organization, BUT they are ALREADY involved in TOO MANY OTHER THINGS, to tackle legal issues on top of everything else they do!! That's what we think this new organization's sole purpose and goal should be!! One that focuses SOLELY on LEGAL goals, in doing so, they will in no way take away from the wonderful work local and national groups already do for all of ferretdom!!! Hopefully, this will prevent any hard-feelings and stepping on of toes, but who knows?!?!? These are only our humble opinions, and not ment to offend anyone. We would love to hear input, positive or negative, but please don't flame us:) We are willing to discuss our opinions openly, and without prejudice. We are usually lurkers, but haven't been on long. Who knows, maybe some day people will know OUR names like the other giants of the ferret world!! :) I think we've probably sparked enough flames tonight, so hugs and warm-wet fuzzy kisses to you all. Chris and Tara Palaski Owned by: Boris Alexander, Natasha Marie, Misha Nathaniel, and Ivan "The Terrible" I.E. The Fuzzbutts!! [Posted in FML issue 1972]