A simple way of keeping the standard-issue ferret from a cabinet (or set of
same) is to purchase the very small (meant for vermin--such as rats--cages)
hasp-n-padlock kits.  The padlock is very small and comes with a dinky
little key.  The hasp fits on the door of the cabinet and either to the
cabinet closure or to the cabinet door next to it.
 
Just pop the lock on and you are set.  Another way to do this without using
a padlock, is to buy the smallest hasp you can and just drop in a nail or
screw that is large enough to fit *snugly* into the loop where you would
normally put the padlock.  This way, you only need to pop out the nail and
open the cabinet.
 
If you have a problem with the fuzzies being able to pry the *bottom* of the
cabinet open, even when the top is securely latched, you can put a hasp on
top and bottom, then purchase a long rod (about 4 inches longer than the
distance between the top and bottom hasp and bend the top 3" over 90=B0 to
form an "L" shape.  Then, just drop the rod down through *both* hasp loops.
This way, removing the rod quickly allows access, while providing a single
lock for both hasps.
 
Todd and the (Hello?  Houdini?) Fuzzbutt Rodeo Clowns!
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[Posted in FML issue 2308]