Actually there isn't a lot to tell at this time. Melissa, Deano's owner hasn't heard anything from the school, but really doesn't expect to this soon. The waiting and the wondering as to what the school is going to do next is the hardest on her. I've been sending email sent to me on to Melissa's dad, who prints them out for her, as Melissa doesn't have internet access. I was originally called by Melissa after she talked to a co-worker of mine at the humane society where I work, who in turn gave her my name and number. My co-worker is the person that took the ferret to the school in the first place. There never were any papers given or signed with Deano. My thoughts on this go with this in mind and the fact that Deano is in Melissa's possession. He belongs to Melissa. Melissa asked if I would be willing to talk to the principle of the high school. It didn't go well. After telling about ferret basics Ms. Ronn would keep insisting that 'the ferret belongs to the school' over and over [I took notes] and got a bit rude with me. Now keep in mind, some of you know me, I'm not an 'in-your-face' type of person. I like to do things the nice way, at least try to. So now we wait and see. Thank you all that wrote letters to the school officials. And those of you who took the time to call and at least try to talk to principle Ronn. I'll let you all know as soon as we hear something. Gayle ps I'm sorry about the confusion some of you've had about Deano and the fact that he belongs to Melissa Mangen and not Larry and I. I've been dealing with this for a bit and assumed that it was clear in Melissa's letter, but after reading it again realize that it's probably not very clear. -- See our little kritters at: http://www.fortunecity.com/greenfield/panda/69 See our shelter page at: http://welcome.to/kozy_kritters Help those that can't speak for themselves: http://www.iGive.com/html/ssi.cfm?cid=4509&mid=40681 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing." -Elbert Hubbard [Posted in FML issue 2870]