Hello Everyone, Stephenie from the World Ferret Union asked me to forward this. I'd sent her a packet of information on the relative safety of ferrets with respect to dogs (articles from JAVMA referencing CDC and JAMA) and also several of our authoritative sources proving that ferrets are domesticated-- it was a similar packet to the one I sent to Sukie for her NJ battle. Anyway it looks like these folks are more ignorant than simply anti-ferret. Sure wish that was the case in CA, a simple case of stupidity or ignorance rather than the bias and prejudice we have here.... Jeanne From Stehpenie: Hi Jeanne Just to let you know that at this moment, actions news seems to be taking a positive turn, although it is going to take a lot of talking, our first impression is that the Animal welfare is slowly accepting the fact, that ferrets are domestic and need help, they offered to finance a new shelter, as the old one is closing down and there is no where for the ferrets to go, which surprised us, I hope we are of to a good start, we have another meeting is September and I still want to see their promises in ink, but I,m not as worried as I was. I will keep you informed, could you drop a note on the net for me? I had so many lovely reactions last weekend, I sent them all a thank you, but I would like them all to know that thing do seem to be looking up. thanks again Stephenie. PS I gave them your papers about bites, and It did seem to make an impression. [Posted in FML issue 2415]