>From: Beth Stoker <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Shelter questions Not all shelter operators call themselves "Shelter Moms" or "Shelter Dads". Some of us understand the differences between children and pets. Not all shelter operators are convinced they and they alone can decide who is a suitable owner for a ferret. We do NOT ask about income as its none of our business. We'd only ask about children to help choose a ferret suitable for children - unfortunately not all are. Living space is kind of relative. Now that we live on almost 15 acres we'd feel too cramped on even a half acre lot while just two years ago we were content with our quarter acre lot. It wasn't that long ago that we lived in a townhouse. We do not believe that folks seeking to adopt a ferret should have to ever defend themselves. Not everyone should be allowed to have pets; we'd never place a ferret with someone who wanted it as a feeder animal for a larger carnivore for example. Seems that those that complain about the people that try to adopt from them and turn down adopters should also not complain that they are overcrowded. These opinions do not make us popular with the more zealous set but we aren't seeking popularity. These opinions are ours and should not be lumped onto anyone else we are associated with. Danged disclaimers... bill and diane killian zen and the art of ferrets http://www.zenferret.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 2299]