Got this as a PETFINDER response to a pair of ferrets and their cage up for adoption. The adoption fee for the ferret nation, both fully vetted ferrets and their supplies is $150. The response from this man (And yes, I am listing name and email address because this needs to be passed on to other rescue groups in the area)
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from Ray thomas <phantomreptile
s@yahoo.com>
date Apr 30, 2008 4:24 AM
subject petfinder ferret
I will give you $25 for it all.
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Normally I ignore stupid emails like that, but I decided this time to respond and I said.
Hello-
Our adoption fees are non-negotionable. We are charged with finding excellent homes for these animals, and we feel that if someone has a problem with a minimal adoption fee of $150 for all supplies and the kids, they will not be interested in spending much larger ammounts on good food, care, and vet bills in the future. If you do have interest in one of our animals, please fill out an adoption application available at
www.adoptcarol ina.com and someone may contact you.
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Of course, I wouldn't approve him, first impressions are key and all, but I was trying to be friendly. This is what I got....
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from Ray thomas <phantomreptile
s@yahoo.com>
hey ferrets are illegal any ways on her!
or didn't you get the memo.
Good luck selling that any ways.
im jus looking for good snake food!!!
like ferrets rabbits guineas and puppys and kittens
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Sooooo needless to say added to the DO NOT ADOPT OR GO ANYWHERE NEAR WITH A 10 FOOT POLE list. (And no, ferrets are not illegal in NC, or to have on petfinder.) OMG the nerve of some people!!!!! I cant believe how stupid, cruel, ignorant and stupid stupid stupid people can be. Did I mention stupid?!
GAAAAAAAAAHHHH
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