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The following proclamation was made
by Governor Jeanne Shaheen:
FERRET APPRECIATION DAY
JUNE 12, 1997
WHEREAS: Mustela furo, commonly known
as the ferret, is truly a domesticated animal with a long and colorful
history of faithful service as a working animal, and a pet; and
WHEREAS: Ferrets are the third most
popular companion animal in New Hampshire after unrestricted ownership
of ferrets was granted in December 1992; and
WHEREAS: On June 12, 1995, New Hampshire
was the first in the nation to grant a statewide quarantine period
for properly vaccinated ferrets; and
WHEREAS: Ferret owners across the United
States regard New Hampshire as a leader for the ethical treatment
of ferrets; and
WHEREAS: As a result of the New Hampshire
law granting quarantine to properly vaccinated ferrets, we now celebrate
an annual Ferret Awareness Day in Merrimack, NH where ferret owners
from all over may bring their pets without fear of confiscation;
and
WHEREAS: These freedoms are accompanied
by the responsibility to care properly for ferrets, which includes
procuring vaccinations in accordance with health requirements; training
these animals to behave within the context of domestic life; and
fighting abuse, neglect, and abandonment of these animals; and
WHEREAS: Ferrets have earned and won
a place in the hearts and minds of the citizens of New Hampshire
by bringing them unlimited joy and happiness;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JEANNE SHAHEEN, Governor
of the State of New Hampshire, do hereby proclaim June 12, 1997
to be FERRET APPRECIATION DAY and urge all the citizens of the state
to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its
observance.
Ferret Services of Freedom encourages
ferret owners to make sure your ferrets are current on their vaccinations!
We in NH enjoy the privilege of a quarantine period for ferrets
vaccinated against rabies in the event of a nip or scratch incident.
In many other states, companion ferrets, even though they are vaccinated
against rabies and show no signs of exposure to the virus, are killed
for testing.
Thank you Governor Shaheen for proclaiming
June 12th as a special day for our ferrets!
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