Bob J., Kitty and children, I don't know what to say, I'm at a loss for words (the first). I'm so mad, so sad, so numb and so sorry that our world can be so heartless. Sometimes I feel God gave his only Son for naught. There are so many that are not worthy of Him. May God Bless you and your family with no more sadness or heartbreak. KODO WILL FOREVER LIVE. Anything that comes out of this WILL be dedicated to him. Any ORG. that gets off the ground should be a MEMORIAL to him, he belonged to the world, to anyone owned by a FERRET. You will rise above this. I make a challenge to all, to help Bob, Kitty and their Kids (2&4 legged). Send them a donation to keep them in a home, food, utilities and what ever debt he needs taken care of to survive. He has been so humble thru all this and I know he needs our help to maintain life until he is back to work. Send with donation a note stating he is to use as he see's fit. A dollar, $5., anything. Personally I'm sending a little more. *****Now for some numbers***** ----Ferret Club/Org. (I'm aware of) Aproximate # of Members as of'96---- American Ferret Association Inc. (there's alot) # unknown Baltimore Area Ferret Fanatics 200+ California Domestic Ferret Association 4,000+ Central Arizona Ferret Club 80+ Central Illinois Friends of Ferrets 65+ Central New York Ferret Friends 15+ Central States Animal Owners Association 40+ Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc. (FACT) 150+ Ferret Association of Rhode Island (FARI) #s unknown Ferret Awareness Club of the TriCities (F.A.C.T.) #s unknown Ferret Fanciers of Greater Milwaukee 150+ Ferret Fanciers Club 3,000+ Ferret Friends 50+ Ferret Friends of Indian River Co. International 600+ Ferrets Anonymous 1,200+ Ferrets NorthWest (Seattle Chapter and Headquarters) 2,200+ FURO (Californians for Ferret Legalization has #'s) alot Geogia Domestic Ferret Association 100+ Greater Chicago Ferret Association 400+ League of Independent Ferret Enthusiasts #'s unknown Legion of superferrets National #'s unknown (alot) Lehigh Valley Ferret Association 40+ Loudon Area Ferret Fanciers Inc. 100+ North American Ferret Association #'s unknown (alot) The Pet Care Trust 200+ STAR 150+ South Florida Ferret Club and Rescue Inc. #'s unknown United Ferret Organization Inc. 60,000+ Now folks I know most of these groups have GROWN. What is it gonna take to come together for the sake of our FUZZBUTTS. I'm a member of 6 of these groups. I get the news letters, updates, whatever... It's good, but repetitious, I'm sorry to say. Lot's of wasted paper, time, effort... you get my meaning. Bob C. I've only recently discussed this very subject, you so eloquently put to post. (A large curtsy to you). The numbers of people in these groups can be major power players if they can put aside any and all grievences or what ever (I DO NOT MEAN TO IMPLY EVERYONE OF THESE GROUPS HAVE A PROBLEM). When we are David and have to BATTLE Goliath, strengh IS in numbers. All the yearly dues, could easily be turned into a monthly dues (like union dues). As it stands I spend almost $100. bucks a year any way to be apart of Ferret groups. Now I'm willing to up that for one Blanket ORG. for the benifit of my ferrets. Say $10., maybe $20. bucks a month in dues. What do you think ? I do have the addresses of these groups, if any one of the Giants are interested. Me I'm worse than Bob C. Just ask BIG and reread my old posts, most hit the delete when BIG received them (hehehehehehehe). I still love ya' tho' BIG. (((((SMOOCH))))) Now don't flood me with hate mail JUST because I've come out -- I DO HAVE A DELETE ALSO!;) Bob C., asked for sayings I think, minds too cloudy to 'member, hIcCuP. Anyway, I borrowered this off the FCS "I'm a Fuzzy Freaking Lover, SSSSSSmokin" and "DOOKA DOOKA" ferret on board. MOST people aren't DELIBERATE in doing anything, when it comes to their fertbabies, S!*T happens. Alicia D. I use Methigel (aids in lowering urine PH) by Tomlyn, bought thru 1-800-JEFFERS cost is minimal. After speaking with Vet, I use only enough to put on end of finger tip. Radius of tube,the end med comes out, by 1/4 inch, 2 X's daily. Well folks let's do something before it's too late and another KODO dies needlessly!! Sheba aka [DS] [Posted in FML issue 1969]