I think the attached humour piece, while written about dogs, holds very much
true for ferrets as well!   [Forwarded with permission. BIG]
 
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>Date:    Thu, 17 Jul 1997 06:39:05 -0600
>From:    Les Pourciau at UMem <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: HUMOR - Rules for Dogs
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>  Dog Rules
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> The dog is not allowed in the house.
> Okay, the dog is allowed in the house, but only in certain rooms.
> The dog is allowed in all rooms, but has to stay off the furniture.
> The dog can get on the old furniture only.
> Fine, the dog is allowed on all the furniture, but is not allowed to
> sleep with the humans on the bed.
> Okay, the dog is allowed on the bed, but only by invitation.
> The dog can sleep on the bed whenever he wants, but not under the covers.
> The dog can sleep under the covers by invitation only
> The dog can sleep under the covers every night.
> Humans must ask permission to sleep under the covers with the dog.
 
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