Hi all, I received a response from Mike Woodard, Sr. Vice President, Operations, Petco. He says that responsible pet ownership is important to them and that they offer each customer information on ferrets, such as habitat needed, nutrition, exercise, and social needs of the animal. He asks that anyone aware of any Petco stores where this educational process is not taking place to let him know. He also welcomes other recommendations for overall responsible pet ownership goals. My second letter is going out tomorrow requesting that Petco work with area shelters (as Petsmart does), instead of contributing to the homeless plight of ferrets. Please write to Mr. Woodard requesting that Petco cease selling ferrets, especially in areas where shelters are overwhelmed. Also, if you have had a bad experience with Petco or witnessed something wrong in any of their stores concerning ferrets, please write. I believe the only way they will change policy if they get enough public pressure. His address is: Mr. Mike Woodard Sr. Vice President, Operation PETCO 9125 Rehco Road San Diego, CA 92121 I also urge shelters to write expressing their concerns that Petco is contributing to the problem. Moxie [Posted in FML issue 2599]