Reader's Column

No reports of lost ferrets the day after Halloween!

We Didn't Mean To Make Anyone Cry!

Thank you for sending the Calendar!

Insert shameless plug for the Calendar here - only $12. click here to order

When I read about the woman who took her sick ferret in and had the poor pet confiscated I started to cry ...so I decided to join the 3000 Club. Here is my membership.

Mickey and Zorro send best wishes and ferret kisses to all their California Cousins.

Kate, Mickey and Zorro

Seattle, WA

The Bill Arrives for 1st Quarter EIR

And it kind of scared me! A bill for $2,442.39 is due for the first quarter of the research used to file the Environmental Impact Report - a prelude to ferret legalization. Then it hit me, we're only paying half, Marshall Ferrets is paying the other half! I was expecting to write a check for $1600 to Sacramento State University - but this time around we only need to pay $1221. I cringe to think that the next bill will be higher.

If you haven't read the report - click here

The good news is, we're on our way!

Getting Ready for the Second Quarter

A fundraising letter, a copy of the report, and a 2010 LegalizeFerrets.org calendar went out in the mail to companies who haven't yet participated in our effort to file an EIR. Most of these companies are being asked for the second time to step forward. We've also added a few new ones to hit up for support.

Already Came Through For Us - THANK YOU!
• Marshall Pet Products	• Ferret Depot

Will Receive Our Second Request

• Central Pet	• Petco
• CVMA	• PetSmart, Inc
• Drs Foster And Smith	• PIJAC
• Eight In One Pet Products	• Pretty Bird International Inc
• Ferret.com	• Triple F Farms
• Mazuri Corp	• Wwpia
• Natura Pet Products Inc	• Wysong
• Path Valley Farm	• Zupreme

Ferret and Ferret Thief Make the News

This video has been making the rounds - click on the image to see the video...
Judge for yourself.

Ferret Round Up to Be in San Diego March 20th

True to the bylaws which calls for the annual Ferrets Anonymous meeting to be, if possible, the first Saturday after St Patrick's Day, the next ferret round up is scheduled for Saturday March 20th in San Diego. Lance M. has asked our help in finding a meeting location for about 150 people, preferably with kitchen facilities. The budget for the hall rental is $250.00. If you have any leads, please contact Lance M. or me, (Pat).

West Coast Pet Expo
at The Fairplex in Pomona

November 14th & 15th
Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm

Don't miss the opportunity to meet with an estimated 15,000-20,000 pet lovers under one roof for the weekend! A unique indoor event including horses, cats, dogs, small animals and a fun schedule of featured events!

- "AirBud" will playing basketball and giving "pawtographs" on stage
- Meet the producers of National Geographic's "The Dog Whisperer"
- Ramon Becerra performing a roping and miniature trick pony show
- Famous artist, Fred Stone will be signing prints
- Enjoy a one-of-a-kind cat agility contest
- Help over 200 adoptable pets that need forever homes
- Stop by Honda's booth showcasing the new "dog friendly" Honda Element

Ferrets Anonymous will be there, please come & see us!

For more information, please go to www.westcoastpetexpos.com.

It's My Birthday and I'm Having a Party

On Christmas day I'm leaving for Las Vegas. There is only one thing worth seeing in Las Vegas for me, and that's Pet Kingdom 2000! It has been such a crappy two years I'm treating myself to a baby ferret.

I'll be back late on the 26th and on December 27th I'm throwing me a party to celebrate the new arrival!

Linda Soule with one of the ferrets from her Ferrets with Soul(e) Rescue Shelter.

Shannon Litz/R-C file photo

I'm partnering up with Linda Soule (ferret shelter located in Nevada - sorry we don't have any of these in California) because I really don't need anything for my birthday. (except my soul back, I sold it to get permission to get another ferret) So I will be asking people to bring gifts for Ferrets with Soul(e) Rescue Shelter.

Linda says she needs paper towels and Costco gift cards are wonderful. We'll have more details in the weeks ahead - won't we Linda?

The party is tentatively scheduled from 3 to 5 pm. I've decided on Philipino Food and Red Velvet cake. - Details to follow and I'll try to make it interesting.

OCFerrets Hosts First Halloween "Monster Mash"

The OCFerrets group, a chapter of Ferrets Anonymous hosted a Halloween Party yesterday called "Monster Mash" at a secret location in Orange County for Halloween. Guests were asked to bring a small bag of S'wheat Scoop litter as the entry fee, and plenty of Halloween themed games and other fun activities kept the group entertained from early evening until almost 2 a.m.! The party, which was meant as a fun get together for Orange County Ferrets, was also meant to help raise funds to assist the group in continuing to take care of ferrets, and ferret education in Orange County. For more information on OCFerrets, please see their website at http://www.ocferrets.org.

In Conclusion

We picked up 8 new members for the 3000 Club this week and we actually paid the first bill for the Environmental Impact Report. Yeah!

Thank you everyone who stepped forward. We have a lot to be proud about!

Pat Wright

CLIFFNotes@legalizeferrets.org

(619) 303-0645