Hi, I have been a subscriber to the FML for quite a while, but have
never felt the need to write in until now. I am in need of some advice
from the community.

I have a young female ferret (age unknown but probably close to 10-11
months) that I rescued from a lab I was working at. I have had her
for about 5 months now. She is very healthy and well loved, but I am
getting ready to start grad school and am worried that I won't be able
to spend as much time with her out of her cage as usual. So, I am
considering adopting a male friend for her.

I have had a lot of people say that this will be best; they'll keep
each other entertained and preoccupied, etc.. However, my fear is them
not accepting each other. Can you all give me an idea of what it's
really like integrating a new ferret into the family? I have read the
details on how to get them used to each other and introduce them,
I'm just looking for real stories-the good and bad-detailing ferret
introductions. Please fel free to email me at [log in to unmask]
if you'd like, and thanks to everyone for their help!

Kelly

[Posted in FML 7665]