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FINALLY. . . .

Posted By: Lynsie

FINALLY. . . . - 01/29/07 08:36 PM

Finally, after months of waiting on my USDA packet and months of procrastination, I am finally on my way to being licensed. I have my packet filled out and have an appt. for an in home vet inspection on Feb. 21st.

Now. . .what are they going to be checking for? I have about 23 gliders, 1 scarlett macaw, 2 cats, 2 leopard geckos, 2 degus, 3 ferrets, and 1 albino pine snake.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/29/07 09:29 PM

Lynsie, maybe you should be having a zoo inspection instead of a USDA inspection.
Posted By: Xglider

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/29/07 09:36 PM

Good luck Lynsie … and I had no clue you have that much of a zoo … lol…
Posted By: Dancing

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/29/07 09:40 PM

Wow Lynsie, I thought you already were licensed!

I don't know about where you are but...here, the cages have to be up off the floor. I know when we were all there, your cages sat on the floor. You will need some sort of stand for all of them. You need to have their foods in their own cabinet, not mixed in with the human food. I'm not sure about everything else
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/29/07 09:51 PM

Okay, I just contacted Desmond Pet Depot about getting stands for the cages. And I am sure that I can find a cabinet for thier food. Can their food be with other animal food, like the cat food?

Teresa, when they come to your house, do they inspect the bird, ferrets, and whatever else you have? Or just the suggies?
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/29/07 10:02 PM

I would check and double check that you have every piece of paper handy that they could possibly want to see or have a copy to keep. Agencies like paper....lots of pieces of paper.

I am sure they gave you some sort of list of what documentation they want to see. I would have a little extra...a written record of the meals for the past week or month,vet records, a record and description of the wellness checks you do on a daily basis, of the time you spend socializing them, playing with them, enrichment activities, educating new owners...that kind of thing. Something the inspector can pull out if he/she goes back to the office and has to justify the decision to grant you a permit.

Just my opinion, I really dont know. My experience with government agencies has been in other areas, but they always like records and pieces of paper. lol

God luck and keep us posted

Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/29/07 10:16 PM

The only paperwork I have on them is USDA papers from those who had them, any documents from the vets for the gliders that have been to the vet, lineages, and on excel I have a list of all thier joeys that were born and sold here.

Are they going to check the vaccinations on my cats? I don't use the same vet on my cats as I do on my suggies(the one who is coming). I can't remember if it has been more than a year or not.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/30/07 03:04 AM

just remember how government works.....think DMV and then some......what they said above about papers is absolutley right....take the info you do have and make it LOOK really well organized and detailed....also add things like emergency contact numbers, the local 24 hour emergency room, and the info content of your website in print will show them you are not some fly by nite shenanigan (sp?).....good luck
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/30/07 04:46 PM

Oddly enough...the thing that our agent said that most people don't have is proper lighting for the inspection. They need to be able to see to do the inspection properly. Luckily my lights are controlled by a dimmer switch. This gives me the ability to keep them low for the gliders and still be able to turn them up when needed.
I keep my worms in the fridge with human food. Not a word was said about it.

good luck
Jackie
Posted By: Dancing

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/30/07 05:50 PM

Lynsie.

About the stands...

I didn't buy any. What we did was make a shelf that sits off the floor about 2 feet. This allows plenty of space under the cages for storage tubs for toys and such. This might be an option for you or not. Since I own my home, I was able to mount these "shelves" to the walls but you may not be able to.

Think of Judie's glider room. If you picture it, you will remember, her glider cages are all off the floor. I don't know if the carpet will be an issue or not. You may have to have some sort of carpet protector. The inspector will let you know about that.

Here is a link that may help you to figure out what all you need.
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/publications.html

Most of that information is about dogs and cats but, you're pretty glider smart and can make the adjustments to fit the glider situation. The cages you have are fantastic and absolutely no problem there (except they have to be off the floor).
At that link, it will tell you about lighting, ventalation etc.
There are also some forms
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/publications/forms/aph7005.pdfk
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/publications/forms/aph7006.pdf
(those are both for dogs and cats but can be modified for the gliders)
you can print off for your record keeping. I would print them off and go through and fill them out for all your gliders BEFORE your inspection. Like Angel said, they LOVE their paperwork!
Posted By: Dancing

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/30/07 06:02 PM

Oh, I happened to think...

If you have any thing, such as food or cleaning supplies, not in their original conatiners, the containers they are in must be labled.

Example, if you use Wambaroo High Protien suppliment. It comes in a bag inside a box. I put mine in a tupperware container to help keep it fresh and to keep any bugs out of it. I took the box, cut it open and taped it to the outside of the tupperware container.

If you use a spray bottle with a bleach solution in it. Make sure you use a permenant marker and label the spray bottle.

Also, have a seperate place for your dirty pouches and stuff. Not sitting next to the clean stuff.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/30/07 06:52 PM

Lynsie, Let me know how it goes, I will be shortly behind you with the way things are going now, lol.
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/30/07 10:48 PM

Thanks guys. I don't think the shelves are an option. I am going to have to move out of here in a few months anyways. Laura said the stands are only like 3/$45 so I am just going to try to get them. I also have plastic mats under the cages. I have a window in the room for ventilation and good lighting. I will have to mark my containers though, thanks Teresa!

So far the vet is coming on the 21st then I will have to send my packet in and wait a while longer til the USDA inspector comes. So I still have a little time to prepare the paperwork.
Posted By: Judie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/31/07 12:18 AM

Make sure your litter is in a bin and labled as such. Dry feed needs to be in a bin as well. Must be in a dry area nd lids secured down.

Fruits and veggies, multi vitamins, and meds are in the frige. Any meds that out dated... pitch. My inspector goes through my meds.

Put mats down under your cages if you have carpet as area must be washable.

Room is required to be ventilated with an exhaust fan if you do not have a window. Must have good lighting.

Helps if nails are trimed as some inspectors will ask to see each and everyone of your gliders.

Water Bottles must be filled and food cups with dry food must not have droppings in them.

Trash can must have a lid and preferably not in glider room.

My first inspection... and for years after was by Ed Slaughter. And he was a real stickler. He would go through my frige, food bin, litter bin and food cups...with his hands.... looking for mold or animal droppings. Afterwords each animal was inspected. Then the Paperwork. He would be at my home for almost two hours everytime he came out.

Now I have inspectors who are in a hurry and are not detailed oriented. I really miss having Ed doing my yearly inspections. He was totally interested in the Welfare of the animals he was inspecting.

Good Luck on your First Inspection, Lynsie. You will do just fine.
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/31/07 06:45 PM

Okay, so far:

*Cages off of floor
*Floor protectors under cages-check
*Window for ventilation-check
*Good lighting-check
*Food in seperate cabinet
*Label food containers
*Make up lots of paperwork
*no trash can(I just have a little one for fleece scraps but I will remove it anyway)
*Make sure no dropping in food

The aphis 7005 form does not work
I have received some of the Aphis 7006 forms from the breeders. For the ones that I do not have one on, do I need to fill it out with the breeders info or just mine?

What else am I missing??
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/31/07 06:46 PM

Oh! Can I have stuff sitting on top of cages?? I tend to use them as shelves, lol.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/31/07 09:07 PM

The biggest thing for my inspector is that the animals & their enviornment is clean. All the food has to be in air tight containers, labeled & dated. You'll have to do an inventory of your animals & label your cages so the inspector can go in & readily identify any of the gliders.

My inspector really isn't interested in medical records & such (we still keep them in order). He just wants to know when we sell an animal, to whom, the lineage, etc... You'll get USDA forms for that though.
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 01/31/07 10:08 PM

I got name tags on all of my cages and lineages on almost all of my gliders. I also have a record of thier joeys and who they were sold to.

I know a lot of people think that I am WAY over my limit on breeding females, but to tell the truth I only have 4 breeding pairs right now. I have:

Kashmir & Katrina- breeding
Kair & Bear- breeding
Naira & Cheiko- breeding
Sayuri & Katsu- breeding
Keoni & Nani- not together, Nani is too young
Eden & Veeda- Eden it too young to breed
Naomi & Dawson- just getting to about breeding age, 6 mos
Kasi- single
Daddy, Carmela, Petunia, & Kairina- non-breeding colony.

None of my other animals breed
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 02/01/07 10:56 PM

Hi Lynsie! Your inspector will probably be the same as mine. He covers IL and WI. His name is Chad Moore. REALLY nice guy. His voice mail is 703-812-6932 if you have any questions, I'm sure he will answer them promptly.

His major things are: Cages off the floor, all cages/food containers (dry and frozen) in appropriate containers, all cages very clean and tidy. He will inspect the cages itself and most of your gliders (since it will be his first visit he will probably look at all of your gliders). Make sure you have the vet inspection form all filled out before he comes. All other paperwork (Form 7019 and 7020 he will bring with him and give to you). You don't need a full inventory of all your animals on paper before he gives you the forms. Also, he is REALLY picky about the glider's nestbox or house and wheel that you have. Make sure that they are all clean, especially if they're wooden (the nest boxes). He is also very thorough and will ask alot of questions about diet, husbandry (how often do you clean the cage/wheel/toys/etc.) what type of cleaning solution do you use, etc. I really don't think you will have a problem though! If you have any more questions, let me know! I'll be happy to help smile
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 02/03/07 04:57 PM

Thanks Katrina! I use pouches which get washed everyother week and I have stealth wheels in all of my cages. I got all the papers in the USDA packet filled out and the vet comes on the 21st. Once I get the vet inspection done I will send my packet in and wait for a response. I can't wait to get this done with, lol.
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 02/23/07 08:40 AM

Had my vet check yesterday and everything went great. All I need to do is look over my papers one more time to make sure I have everything right, then send them in.

So I have seen a lot of places where it says that I need to have Aphis form 7019 and 7020 filled out for all my gliders, but then again a lot of people say I don't need to since I don't have my license yet. So do I? If so, I have a few more questions.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 02/24/07 06:57 AM

You should have a disposition form for each of the gliders you have purchased and sold, both.. but as this is your first inspection, he may give you a little slack on that.. but make sure it's done for next time.

My inspector checked for food in bins, fridge/freezer things separate from people stuff, clean cages, and off the floor.. that was about it. He never once asked to see any of my animals, and didn't ask how many I had for the first several inspections.

You said that people say you're way over the limit to get your license.. and you are really. Whether or not they're old enough to breed or put together as a breeding pair/trio/etc it doesn't matter. If you have 4 or more females at all. But no worries.. I had 20 some gliders before I even knew about USDA and my inspector was cool about it. He just said to be sure I keep accurate and thorough records on everybody from then on.

You'll do great Lynsie, no worries.. it can be nerve wracking, but don't stress. :-) My floors were always tile or cement, so IDK about the carpet thing.. take Judie's advice about mats for sure, can't be too safe.

Oh, and be aware.. that you'll have to have ANOTHER inspection and suspend all sales when you move in to your new house.. they have to inspect each location before you are allowed to sell again.
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 03/10/07 07:48 PM

So I sent the packet is a little while ago, how long should it be before I hear from someone?
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 03/11/07 06:20 AM

.. I think it took about 2 weeks once they received my packet to send me something saying my inspector would be contacting me to make the first inspection appointment.. I'd say by the end of the month probably...
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 03/11/07 09:38 PM

Awesome, I can't wait to get this over with. Considering it took them like 3 months to finally even send me a packet, I am hoping that it will not take for ever for them to process it and get back to me.
Posted By: tbull

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 03/11/07 09:57 PM

Not sure about your area, but it took about 3 months before I got my first inspection after sending in the paperwork. My inspector is theonly one that covers several states though.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 03/15/07 11:37 PM

Glad every thing went ok for you, I'm glad I seen this all now I can prepair my self too for things when that time comes. I am in Fl and know things are a bit different but can't be to different correct. Thanks for starting this thread
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 04/03/07 06:25 PM

YIPPEE!! I just heard from the USDA guy!! He is going to postpone my app since I am going to be moving soon and by the time he would get here I would have my house destroyed, lol. Just happy that we got this thing moving, can't wait to get licensed!
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 04/03/07 07:04 PM

Wow I didn't know they checked for so many things. Its for the best though. GOOD LUCK Lynsie.
Posted By: BKaylor74

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 04/08/07 04:32 PM

I have a question. I don't know if it's based on your location or if it's blanket because it's USDA, but I've been told that pet stores have to be on their own septic system in order to be licensed. Is this true for private breeders too? I've also been told that stores are required to have their own euthanization chamber in order to be licensed. Again, is this true for private breeders? I know the classes of licenses are different, I'm just not sure if the rules are.
Posted By: ValkyrieMome

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 04/08/07 04:50 PM

Stores have to have that? My son works at Petco and I know for a fact that they don't have a euthanization chamber. Of course, they don't breed, so are you talking about liscensed to be breeders? Or just to sell animals?

I'm about 95% sure that Petco is on the regular city plumbing, also.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 04/08/07 05:49 PM

Originally Posted By: BKaylor74
I have a question. I don't know if it's based on your location or if it's blanket because it's USDA, but I've been told that pet stores have to be on their own septic system in order to be licensed. Is this true for private breeders too? I've also been told that stores are required to have their own euthanization chamber in order to be licensed. Again, is this true for private breeders? I know the classes of licenses are different, I'm just not sure if the rules are.

I have worked petstores in 2 differents stated (NE and KS) and an animal shelter and in all 3 instances, The facility did not have seperate plumbing. The animal shelter did have its own cremation oven but not a euthanasia chamber. All 3 facicilties used vets when it came to it for euthanasia. As far as I know (and I work at a vet now) Euthanasia can only be performed by a licenced vet.
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 04/08/07 10:13 PM

Quote:
I have a question. I don't know if it's based on your location or if it's blanket because it's USDA, but I've been told that pet stores have to be on their own septic system in order to be licensed. Is this true for private breeders too? I've also been told that stores are required to have their own euthanization chamber in order to be licensed. Again, is this true for private breeders? I know the classes of licenses are different, I'm just not sure if the rules are.


I don't beleive any of that is true. I don't know of any sugar glider breeder that has to have a seperate septic tank or an euthanization chamber.
Posted By: BKaylor74

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 04/09/07 12:10 AM

Originally Posted By: ValkyrieMome
Stores have to have that? My son works at Petco and I know for a fact that they don't have a euthanization chamber. Of course, they don't breed, so are you talking about liscensed to be breeders? Or just to sell animals?

I'm about 95% sure that Petco is on the regular city plumbing, also.


No, stores don't have to have this in order to operate, just to be licensed by the USDA to sell exotics. At least here in SC, this is what I've been told by people working in or who own pet stores. That's why all of our pet stores here cannot sell sugar gliders, chinchillas, spiny mice, degus, and other exotics.

Again, this is what I've been told by pet store workers/owners here. I don't know how accurate it is. Only one pet store in Columbia was USDA licensed, and they burned down last november (i strongly believe it was an insurance ploy, just because of how shady the owner was and how horrible he kept all his animals). Another pet store here cannot carry gliders, but can order them for you after you've paid for them in full (most-likely from a glider mill, they said they come from "a breeder" in texas). I was told all of this early last year, back before I had any gliders, and was trying to find a place to buy them from.

There was one other store here about 6 years ago that carried all of the above-mentioned animals - she was a sweet woman and took excellent care of all her animals (her store is where I first discovered sugar gliders and what they were), but she was shut down by the USDA for not having a license and now a husband and wife own the store but don't sell any exotics - mostly just birds, parrots and fish.

One store here has a euthanization chamber but they aren't USDA licensed and don't use the chamber.

I was just wondering if these are the same requirements for being a private breeder. I'd love to become a licensed breeder some day, but I live in a 3-bedroom house (that I rent from my parents) in a neighborhood and I have city water.
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 04/27/07 04:03 AM

Only a few more weeks left!! I can't wait to get this over with so people can quit harrassing me about if I am licensed or not. I can only go as fast as the USDA and most of you should know, that isn't real fast. But he assured me that once I get moved in and settled that he should be able to do the inspection at that time.

I just got the glider room all painted and it looks awesome! Next is nice lanolium floors for them and shelves for all the cages. I will definatly post pics when it's finished.
Posted By: SugarBlossoms

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 06/23/07 12:38 AM

How did the licensing go?
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 06/23/07 02:20 AM

I am STILL not moved into my house *grr* and I haven't heard back from the inspector. I have a feeling that I am going to have to send in another packet because my other app might be expired. Hopefully we will be moved in by the 1st of July and we can set up the inspection appointment then.

Posted By: SugarBlossoms

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 06/23/07 07:44 AM

I have my packet but haven't filled it out yet. It seems they want so much and I'm afraid of not passing for one reason or another and having to start over and over! LOL

Good luck getting your house done Lynsie, we are still trying to find a bigger one, we NEED ROOM! lol
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 06/23/07 07:49 AM

I am pretty confident that I am going to pass without any problems it's just the time that has me worried. I am already past due and now this house is setting me back farther, but there's not much I can do about it.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 07/25/07 05:17 PM

Have you heard any thing else? Did you get the license yet? Just wondering if the inspector came out yet and what happened?
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 07/30/07 01:57 AM

He called me last week and said that my application had been extended and to call him when I got home from the SGGA so that we could set up the inspection. So I am getting closer!!
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/07/07 09:41 PM

OMG, the time is FINALLY approaching for my Pre-License inspection by the USDA vet. It was supposed to happen when I got back from the SGGA, BUT he just called me back yesterday. I missed his call but he said just to call him back and set it up for either next week or the week after. As soon as my cell charges I will calling and making the apt. EEK!!

So, I need the complete low down and what to have ready. So far I got my cages are clean, safe, and off the ground. My food is stored together and labled properly. My glider room has proper ventilation. They are all on and good diet and healthy, and I have a copy of my diet printed out. I have all thier lineages, oop dates, etc on file. I also have all of my records of joeys sold on file.

I know there is so much that I am forgetting. Any tips??
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/09/07 08:15 PM

Any help??

What are they going to check for?

What are they going to do?

What are they going to ask?
Posted By: tbull

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/10/07 04:59 AM

I think all the inspectors look at different things. Sounds like you have all your bases covered. Good Luck
Posted By: sugarlope

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/10/07 05:13 AM

You didn't mention it, do you have your vet inspection already signed? My inspector (when I was breeding and licensed) said that I always had to have the vet inspection up to date or he couldn't sign off. I always did, so it wasn't a problem, but it is something to remember. Just remember to be very polite and friendly (I know you will be) but even if he says there is a problem, just tell him you will fix it, and thank him. Most of the inspectors are great, but I have heard some horror stories of people getting on their bad side and having constant problems. You'll do great!!!
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/10/07 07:56 AM

Yeah, I got my vet inspection done and signed.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/11/07 01:11 PM

GOOD LUCK!!!!!
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/26/07 07:14 PM

I had my pre-license inspection today, FINALLY. Actually he is still here, LOL. He is in his car typing up the report.

Last night I was a total nervous wreck. I cleaned this house for 12 hours strait from head to toe, LOL.

He arrived about an hour ago. He wanted to look at my gliders first. After I got out the first 13 and gave them all kisses and treats, he said that he knew that my gliders were ALL healthy and well taken care of, and didn't need to see the rest. Although, I did show him a few more anyway, lol. He was highly impressed with everything, cages, gliders, room, diet, everything! He said that he really wished that everyone would take such good care of thier animals.

I took him to the kitchen and showed him all the food I had for the gliders and he was even impressed with that, LOL.

Then on to the paperwork. Impressed again! He said the only thing that I needed was addresses and phone numbers of the people I bought my gliders from. I actually have all that, I just didn't have it documented on my spreadsheet.

He said there is no way that I won't be approved for my license! YIPPEE!!! He said that I should receive my license in about 2 weeks! YAY!!

So now he is his car typing up the report and then he is going to go over all the paperwork with me.

I am SOOO excited!!!!!

For all those that said I was going to get in trouble for selling my gliders before I got my license. You are wrong. He said I did what I was suppose to. I contacted USDA to get licensed and in the meantime I documented all my sales. He said the only time you are not allowed to make a sale is inbetween now (pre-license) and the day the receive my license(2 weeks). He said that I have done nothing wrong.

Okay, I'm am going to wrap this up and get ready to go over paper work. I will update again after he leaves.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/26/07 07:24 PM

YEA I am so happy for you
Posted By: BeckiT

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/26/07 07:28 PM

awesome smile bet that's a load off!
Posted By: mommawannabe

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/26/07 07:29 PM

Yipppeeee...that is so awesome Lynsie!!! Congratulations!!

Anna
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/26/07 07:50 PM

It is a HUGE load off of my shoulders!!!

We went over the paper work and he left. He said he will be back for my first unannouced visit in 4-7 months.

He gave me the order form to order my Aphis 7020 forms but it doesn't have an address of where I send it to. Does anyone know?
Posted By: mommawannabe

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/26/07 08:04 PM

Lynsie, I have a quick question for you. I requested a package and have not received it yet. How long did it take you to get the package with the application?

Anna
Posted By: BeckiT

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/26/07 08:11 PM

You would either send it to your regional office or to headquarters, but I'm not sure which dunno

Headquarters
Mailing Address:
USDA/APHIS/AC
4700 River Road, Unit 84
Riverdale, MD 20737-1234
E-mail: ace@aphis.usda.gov
Phone: (301) 734-7833

Western Region
Mailing Address:
USDA/APHIS/AC
2150 Centre Ave.
Building B, Mailstop 3W11
Fort Collins, CO 80526-8117
E-mail: acwest@aphis.usda.gov
Phone: (970) 494-7478

Eastern Region
Mailing Address:
USDA/APHIS/AC
920 Main Campus Drive
Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27606-5210
E-mail: aceast@aphis.usda.gov
Phone: (919) 855-7100
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/26/07 08:20 PM

Thanks Beck. I think I send it to the Eastern Region.

Anna, it took me FOREVER to recieve my package, like a few months. I filled out the request on the site and I called them. Just keep calling them, lol.
Posted By: BeckiT

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/26/07 08:28 PM

You're welcome - and if you're in doubt, you could always throw off an email to find out for sure wink
Posted By: sugarlope

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 09/30/07 11:49 PM

That is wonderful!!! I am so glad everything went well (but I wasn't worried for you!) grin I know it is a huge relief to have it done and over with though, so Congratulations!!! clap
Posted By: ValkyrieMome

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 10/01/07 12:12 AM

Hey, Lynsie -

Congratulations!!!

What a huge relief! Way to go!
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 10/11/07 07:45 AM

I'm getting anxious. My certificate for my license should be getting here anyday now!
Posted By: SweetGliders

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 10/11/07 08:02 AM

Hey Lynsie,
All my paper work I believe goes to Ft. Collins, Colorado. and you can also call the office number and tell them you need the 7020 forms and they will mail them to you. You need to give them your license number and your address. That's usually all they ask for.

Congratulations.......

Anita heart
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 10/11/07 09:29 PM

I am CURSED! I just got a call from the USDA. I guess I sent them too much, I sent them $70 and I was only supposed to send $60. So now they can't send my certificate for my license until they get the new check. I even told him to just keep the $10, lol, but he couldn't. So I will get the check in tomorrow's mail and hopefully I will get my license soon. GRR! I'm telling you guys, I am CURSED!

Anita, I think I am actually on the Eastern Region. I talked to the guy and he said that I send everything to the Raleigh office.
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 10/11/07 09:29 PM

I am CURSED! I just got a call from the USDA. I guess I sent them too much, I sent them $70 and I was only supposed to send $60. So now they can't send my certificate for my license until they get the new check. I even told him to just keep the $10, lol, but he couldn't. So I will get the check in tomorrow's mail and hopefully I will get my license soon. GRR! I'm telling you guys, I am CURSED!

Anita, I think I am actually on the Eastern Region. I talked to the guy and he said that I send everything to the Raleigh office.
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 12/08/07 12:01 AM

Looky Looky what I finally got!!!!
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c163/LuckyYouGliders/DSC06830.jpg

I have actually been licensed since Oct 11th but for some reason it took them 2 MONTHS to get my actual certificate to me.
Posted By: Dazzle

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 12/08/07 01:01 AM

Wow! Congratulations Lynsie...but man, that was a LONG wait for the whole situation! I am so glad the inspection went smoothly and you now have your license.

Question -- did he inspect any of your other critters, or have any questions about their care, etc? OR just the glider stuff?
Posted By: Lynsie

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 12/08/07 01:18 AM

Thanks!

He was only interested in the gliders.
Posted By: GliderLove

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 12/08/07 03:15 AM

CONGRATULATIONS Lynsie!! I have been waiting a long too and not hearing anything back shakehead maybe soon! I hope!
Posted By: sugarlope

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 12/08/07 05:07 AM

Congratulations Lynsie, I know that is a weight off to finally have paper in hand! grin
Posted By: kthiessen

Re: FINALLY. . . . - 12/08/07 08:14 AM

Congrats!
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