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Opponent's Column
I have seen your campaign to bring ferret legalization to California. My question to you is, don't you think there are enough animals out there in shelters? Mistreated, abused, neglected. Now, because you think they are such cool animals you want them legalized? In this economy people will be leaving them behind too when they can't afford them. Pets, animals nowadays are "novelty" items and once the thrill wears off we know what happens. Look in the shelters!!!! Where will they go when someone can no longer care for them? They get sick? You are only creating MORE PROBLEMS. LET THE FERRETS BE!! We don't need more animals when we have thousands in the shelters. Your campaign is selfish and has no regard for these little animals.
I really wish your campaign would be to help animals and control the pet population, not bring these incredible creatures imminent doom at the hands selfish wanna-be ferret owners. I'm sure your intentions are good, but I don't think you truly care about what will happen to them should they be legal in California or anywhere for that matter.
Sincerely,
Phillip Andrews
Note - I included this because it is important to know our opposition, why do some people feel ferrets should be illegal. Of all the arguments against ferret legalization this is the only one with merit. But who is Phillip to say which pets are legal and not. Further correspondence with Phillip was futile, I think he is a moron, but we get this occasinally.
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Revival Program Announced
September 25th in Concord CA
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| Todd Dayton producing a video for California ferret owners "Our Story" |
Melinda T - What every first time ferret owner needs to know |
Doris Gentry - Ferret legalization, a politician's viewpoint |
Bob Church, two topics - how does your ferret think? and what about those New Zealand Ferrets? |
Jeanne Carley - ferret photographer extrodinaire, plus she'll have a table at the event |
 Dr Rene Gandolfi – Things You Probably Don’t Know About Ferret Health
For specifics. There appears to be a couple of ways to prevent the development of adrenal disease in ferrets that don't as yet have the disease. Considering that over 50% of ferrets will develop AD in their lifetime, prevention has enormous value. In addition, it seems possible that with drugs like Lupron and Deslorelin, many AD cases can be managed medically, thus avoiding the cost and troubles associated with adrenal surgery. In addition, I have some "hot" news about a vaccine that is being developed to prevent AD.
In the case of Distemper vaccination, two studies (not published yet) have evidence that as much as 90% of ferrets that have been properly vaccinated against distemper may not need boosters yearly, and may even be protected for the rest of their lives. Considering how terrible vaccine reactions are, this information might have serious impact on our vaccination strategies.
As we reach completion of the Ferret Legalization EIR study (not the actual EIR, but the research needed to file the EIR) and we are in the heat of a bruising political season, California ferret lovers are set to gather and take stock on the progress unfolding.
The full program is available here. The hotel room is going to be a tight squeeze with a maximum of 125 people theater style. So reserve your seats quickly. There may still be changes to the program, we have invited Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman and Arnold Schwarzenegger to attend (Don't hold your breath). If we can't get at least an acknowledgment from the Brown or Whitman campaigns - expect Joe Ferret to be on hand to announce a write in campaign for Governor. Lotsa Fun and Excitement!
Calendar Update
The photos are taken for the 2011 Legalize Ferrets Calendar. Our graphic artist will come up with a design shortly. We have hired a copywriter to help with the writing.
I have three entries for the Introduction. Remember, the winner gets the Ferret Estate cage from Marshall Pets. You have until Wednesday July 7th to submit your entry. I will send the entries to our copywriter without any names attached and let her pick the winner. So far I have entries from Cynthia G, Linda P and Dustin S and Jonathan L. If you sent it in and you aren't one of those three people, please contact me. Details of the contest are in last week's CLIFFNotes.
6th ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AND FERRET FROLIC
DATE: SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2010
TIME: 12:00 – 4:00PM
PLUS 5:00 – 8:00 PM AFTER FROLIC PARTY
PLACE: 977 PLEASANTVIEW CT
GARDNERVILLE, NV 89460 (775) 265-6744
Admission: $1 per person/per ferret addition charge for after frolic party
Raffles, Silent Auctions, Live Auctions, Bake Sale, & Items for Sale.
Hamburger and Hot Dog lunches are available
FERRET GAMES: Ferrets wanting to play the games there is a $1 donation per ferret for each game, with exception of the tube race. You purchase the tube + $1 and you take the tube home. This year there will be people games too!
Dr. Cameron Ross from Carson Valley Vet Hospital will be here to answer questions that you might have and April from Performance Foods (Totally ferret) will be here with all sorts of goodies.
Ferret gift exchange: Bring a gift for a ferret, no more than $20 and take a gift home to your ferrets. Please wrap items…ferrets love surprises.
You Be the Judge: Submit up to 5 photos and attendees are the judges
Costume Contest: Dress up your ferret and attendees will be the judges
Items needed for the shelter: HE laundry soap, regular bleach, paper towels, 30 gal trash bags, double bed comforters, children’s sleeping bags, gift cards from Costco, Target, Petsmart and monetary donations for the vet bill and care of the ferrets.
Ferret Lovers from CA; please don’t bring your ferrets. Rent a shelter ferret for $20. Includes all games, except tube race.
In Conclusion
Happy Fourth of July everyone! Remember to keep your ferrets safe. People coming and going can lead to lost ferrets - and I hate to get those calls!
This is kind of an abbreviated CLIFFNotes. There is a lot going on and things are going to become exciting. Today's excitement is limited to the upcoming Legalize Ferrets Revival - an event unlike we've ever had.
I have given Lance the day off - so any errors or anyone offended, blame me! Happy 21st Birthday Charlene! Stay out of trouble, that is a dangerous year!
 Pat Wright
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