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| Julianne |
I am by no means an expert on the subject, but I have seen baby ferrets
in pet stores that are far too young to be taken from their mothers. I
brought home a baby ferret, who was no more than 5 or six weeks old,
because he was starving in his cage. He was too little to eat the
kibble that he was offered.
Right now, we have the opportunity to do something about it because the
USDA is seeking public input. They are asking about minimum standards
for the care, treatment, and transport of ferrets. The details are
available at the Ferret Congress site, including sample letters and the
original petition that was filed.
http://www.ferretcongress.org/USDA/USDA.html
If you have encountered baby ferrets that have been taken from their
mothers too young, or have comments about the standard of care needed
for ferrets, this is your time to share them.
It would be particularly good if those of you that breed or rescue
ferrets could comment, since you have first hand experience with
babies.
I'm writing my letter today, please consider writing yours.
Julianne Gentile
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| lin |
"Julianne" <julianne.gentile@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1124368547.892663.222710@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>I am by no means an expert on the subject, but I have seen baby ferrets
> in pet stores that are far too young to be taken from their mothers. I
> brought home a baby ferret, who was no more than 5 or six weeks old,
> because he was starving in his cage. He was too little to eat the
> kibble that he was offered.
>
> Right now, we have the opportunity to do something about it because the
> USDA is seeking public input. They are asking about minimum standards
> for the care, treatment, and transport of ferrets. The details are
> available at the Ferret Congress site, including sample letters and the
> original petition that was filed.
> http://www.ferretcongress.org/USDA/USDA.html
>
> If you have encountered baby ferrets that have been taken from their
> mothers too young, or have comments about the standard of care needed
> for ferrets, this is your time to share them.
>
> It would be particularly good if those of you that breed or rescue
> ferrets could comment, since you have first hand experience with
> babies.
>
> I'm writing my letter today, please consider writing yours.
>
> Julianne Gentile
Or, go directly to the gov't webiste & submit your opinions online, at:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/news/...ferrets_ac.html
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Lin, Ariel, Oberon, Max, & Puck
To email me back, take out everything from "K" to "2"
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| Julianne |
Thanks Lin.
The Ferret Congress page gives some background info answers some
questions.
This following link should go directly to the edocket for people who
want to submit their comments online or read what others have sent
http://docket.epa.gov/edkfed/do/EDK...b0007d4809252bb
I'm trying to find references to cite, but I'm not having much luck
online. It is amazing how many articles are written and published
about ferrets that lack references or data.
Julianne
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