Triangle Ferret Lovers Newsletter

Issue 25, December 1997/January 1998

Table of Contents:

1. Next Social in February
2. December 6 Social and Party Notes
3. Tradgedy in Spokane, WA
4. The "Why-zit" List by Scott and Margaret Ann Lehman
5. Totally Ferret~ Now Available!
6. A Nod to Vinyl Flooring suggestion by Sc Ellis-Blackwell
7. Tiger Lilly by Meg Carpenter, Chaotic Ferrets
8. Pet Ownership by F. Scott Giarrocco,Jopal Ferret Haven Rehabilitation Shelter, SC

1. Reminder - We have a vendor booth at the NC Reptile & Exotic Animal Show on Saturday, December 20th at the State Fairgrounds.
2. If on-line, please check out the Eyegive website and select TriFL as your favorite non-profit organization so that we can receive free funds.
3. Dancing Ferret ferret products are now for sale; Cotton quilted Sleep Pouches with matching Hammocks and Cage Liners decorate your pets' cage, Crocheted Snuggles that cuddle your ferret on cool nights, Play Tubes in sturdy denim. Pretty colors and patterns all pass inspection from discriminating ferrets.
4. The November 22nd Bake Sale garnered over $100. Thanks to all that helped out.
5. If you are in a local pet store shopping for the holidays, please ask them how low their stock of TriFL's three page double-sided "Information Packs" is, and if they request more, contact Shari @ 231-3222.
6. Our area ferret shelters have over 12 ferts up for adoption. Check out the back page for their telephone numbers.
7. Raffle Donations were graciously provided by PetsMart (Ferretvite and Lined Hammock), Pet Mania (Two handmade crock bowls), and Sears (Roll About Ball and Santa Suit), which raised over $120.
8. Contest results are listed below.

1. Tube Racing: 1st Place - Gizmo (owner Christine), 2nd Place - Rogue (owner Nicole).
2. Paper Bag Escape: 1st Place - Rogue (owner Nicole), 2nd Place - Gizmo (owner Christine).
3. Fastest Sock Steal: No fuzzies wanted to participate!
4. Longest Ferret: 1st Place - Harold @ 22.5" (owner Stacy), 2nd Place - Kirby @ 22" (owner Ande).
5. Longest Kisser: 1st Place - Gabby (owner Ande), 2nd Place - Scooter (owner Stacy).

On November 19th, more than 80 ferrets were murdered by lethal injections of household chemicals and multiple stabbings. House of Ferrets owner and breeder, Jean Smith, had 143 ferrets when this occurred; 40 were left living, screaming in pain and agony, some hemorrhaging. As of publication date, Spokane police have a suspect (Ms. Smith's house guest) and intend to pursue a warrant for animal cruelty and first-degree malicious mischief. FMLers have been contacting the police and state officials urging apprehension of the criminal.

In order to get medications and veterinary care, Jean Smith's rent and utilities have gone unpaid. Over $3,000 has been spent on treating the remaining ferrets. In the Spirit of the Holidays, please find it in your heart to send a monetary donation to:

Jean Smith, 3523 E. Wellsey, Spokane, WA 99207

or her vet...

Washington State University

Jean Smith FERRET account

c/o Dr. Eric Stauber, DVM

Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies

Pullman, WA  99164-7060

or supplies of:

Bedding (sweats, blankets, towels) to help maintain body heat, medications, meat baby food, A/D, powdered soy formula, Rugby Poly vitamins for babies, syringes, etc.

This web page is maintained by Pam Sessoms. I can be reached at: pjdutche@email.unc.edu.

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