Regarding traveling with ferrets, we took Farrah and Fannie from Florida to
New York and back this summer and they did well, sleeping most of the time
in the hammock in their travel cage.  Since they try to get out when the
cage is opened, I waited until we stopped driving every night to clean their
litter box.  The metallic sunscreen placed over the top of the cage kept the
hot sun off them and, of course, the air conditioning was ALWAYS on.  They
enjoyed occasional treats of nutrical and cheerios through their cage along
with their usual food and water.  In motels we made sure the air contioning
unit had no holes to the outside and there were no other holes around the
room.  They enjoyed exploring a new place and did get under the bed unit
which my strong husband lifted for me.  I took along proof of their
vaccinations.
 
Farrah got to see her sister in New York and loved her new apartment which
had interesting closets and some unpacked moving boxes.
 
Regarding the recent Punta Gorda animal rescue, the ferrets were taken to
the Charlotte County Animal Welfare League shelter which I understand is
excellent.  I'll call to see how they're doing.
 
Alice, Farrah, and Fannie
[Posted in FML issue 2083]