Hi everyone, I am a lurker by nature, but figured now is about as good a time as any to add my two cents. To Bob C- great post. I think a national organization is a wonderful idea that I will support in any way that I can. You said a primary job of such an organization would be to combat ferret free zones, which I agree, but areas where ferrets are "legal" could also use some updates. I moved from Rhode Island to Colorado about ten months ago (and I'm assuming nothing has changed since then), but in RI, ferrets are legal to own, but illegal to buy or sell, you must get a permit to own them, and you can *not* have them if there are children in the house under the age of 2. You also said (regarding Kodo) that "there is probably a hidden agenda in which ferrets are perceived as dangerous animals..." Well, I don't know about Michigan, but on my RI permit it stated that the ferrets "must be kept under control at all times". Seems like RI might think along those lines. This is just my example of a state where ferrets are legal that I think could benefit from such a national organization. Also, (Sorry I forgot who asked) about travelling with the ferrets, mine slept most of the time (total of four days on the road) without any tranquilizers. I think the hum of the truck just lulled them to sleep! Also, heed the advice about the water bottle (don't use one), I learned the hard way-everything got soaked! :-) And finally, Tony Mastropolo- you are not alone. I had the exact same thoughts about Kodo. The state has seemed to ignore most of the facts to this point, who's to say they wouldn't lie about the results of the rabies test? Kodo, hang in there, we're pulling for you!! Jenn Casavant and the crew [Posted in FML issue 1966]