For all of those Utah and Salt Lake County Ferret enthusiasts outthere, you may have been shocked to learn that Ferrets are still very illegal in Salt Lake County, Tooele County and other parts of Utah. The overall problem has been the stagnation of the county commission headed by one Mary Callaghan and her two partners. They have had two differnt animal ordinance placed before them in the past four years. Both have been lost in the shuffle of political squabbling between the over paid politicians and the County Attorney Doug Short. I have spoken with both Doug Short and Mary Callaghan. Well, only once with Callaghan, at a County Meeting in December 1997. When on behalf of the United Ferret Organization, I presented a petition with over 1500 signatures for the legalization of Ferrets, their recognition as a domestic pet, and a 14 day quarantine in cases of biting. The split tongue political voice told me they would have something in 60 days. Well, 180 days later the only thing accomplished is I lost a days pay when I took the day off of work to go before the commission. The latest talks now put this animal ordinance and Ferret legalization issue past the next election, November 1998. Well it happens to be that Callaghan is up for reelection. I will find out in the next two or three days if her opponent is pro or against the legalization issue. I will also make it known that U.F.O. will throw its full support behind whomever 'PROMISES' in writting to get this done. I know a political promise and 35 cents gets me a phone call. But, I can be very verbal and disruptive when I have to be. Of course I will send an immediate press release when I receive this promise. So my Salt Lake Ferret enthusiasts, stay posted to find out who we want as our candidant. Remember a vote for ____________ is another Ferrets life spared the cruel and unworthy death caused by someones ignorance. Thank You, Rick Roller United Ferret Organization The United Ferret Organization is dedicated to the protection of the Domestic Ferret and educating others about the wonderful companions they make. [Posted in FML issue 2348]