I was scanning the London Times today (Sat.  5/17) online and actually came
across a rather nice article on ferrets - "The Houdini in a Fur Coat".  Mary
Neale of the National Ferret Welfare Society was oft quoted as was a
gentleman who works his ferrets and espouses them as pets.
 
http://www.sunday-times.co.uk is the site if you're interested in checking
it out.  You'll need to register first to gain access then go to the Weekend
section.
 
sc ellis-blackwell
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[Posted in FML issue 1938]