I met somebody a few months ago with a heartbreaking tale:

Her aunt lived in CA and owned gliders. She passed away, and a friend found her. Naturally, she contacted the authorities.

The authorities took the gliders. They called the niece, who lived in (I WANT to say..) TX. The story goes that they gave her the opportunity to have them shipped, however she had a 24 hours window to GET there, money in hand for shipping. They would not allow her to TAKE them and drive, which is what she wanted to do (rent a vehicle after arriving at the airport).

She did not have the funds for all of this. She tried to borrow money, but didn't meet their deadline, and the gliders were euthanized.

I'm pretty disgusted by the story. Whether true or not, I don't think it matters much. *I* think it drives home the point.

I just wanted to finish this thread with the boy is now safe at the learning center. They already have 4 and will try to work him in. If it does not work out they have another place he can go where there is only two and hopefully they will accept him. I am just thankful as his diet has been garbage for the last few days. He did not now what worm was but should figure it out soon. Either way, he will be taken care of and as a bonus, my son and I got to tour the facility. I think the Bald Eagle was my favorite.
Have a great week and thank you all again.

This does NOT need to turn into a heated thread about those of us that have gliders in California, fact of the matter is that there are too many here for anyone to say "let's take all the gliders out of California."

IF you are caught or turn yourself in, yes they do give you a window of opportunity to escort the glider out of state. If you chose to not take that opportunity, then the glider's life is in the officer's hand and they do as they please.

This was taken from a California Ferrets website.

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What if Fish and Game Came Knocking on Your Door: Know Your Rights!

By California Domestic Ferret Association

Due to the constant threat of confiscation and euthanasia, and the impediments to proper veterinary care caused by its "illegal" status, the California Domestic Ferret Association (CDFA) does not encourage ownership or possession of this pet in California. However, we do recognize that there are an estimated 500,000 ferrets residing in California, and for that reason we want to provide the following helpful information. This information is based on the California Department of Fish and Game's Civil Code book, section 671.3.

When a Fish and Game warden or a police officer knocks on your door, you DO NOT have to allow them entry without a properly signed search warrant. This search warned must show "probable cause" (for example, if your neighbor reported you, his name must appear on the search warrant).

If they have a search warrant that meets the above criteria, and they find domestic ferrets on your property or in your home, you have the right to make decisions regarding your pet's safe transport out-of-state:

1. At your expense, you may choose to have them shipped to a permanent adoptive home of your choice, in one of the 48 states that permit ownership.

2. You may choose, at your expense, to have them sent to an adoptive center in a "legal state". Please be advised that your pet(s) will be placed in a carefully selected permanent adoptive home(s).

3. You may elect to have the confiscating officer handle the situation at his or her discretion. There is, however, no guarantee that your pet(s) will not be destroyed.

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Now, back ON TOPIC.

I'm glad you found a place for him Stacy

Thanks for looking out for him, Stacy! :)

I just wanted to finish this thread. He is safe and will have 4 friends, if they will accept him. At least his diet will be taken care of. He didn't know what to do with the worm they gave him. I know he will get the hang of it and hopefully live a long happy life.
Take care all!

LOL, I am so sorry for the double posting. I did not know there was a second page and thought I posted wrong. See I told you all I didn't know how to use this board. I wish California would change their laws. He was adorable.