Hi all!  This is my first posting- I have been on this list since I got
my computer a few months ago!  I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth.  I
currently have 4 fuzzies, and they have run of the house.  I had adopted an
unwanted male "Lil Rat" about 4 years ago, he has since passed on, and I
knew nothing about ferrets, except what he taught me.  I think this is the
greatest learning tool that we have- learning from experience- ours, and
others.  I couldn't think about keeping my pets in a cage- they are too
happy and spoiled!  I am gone at work for over 24hrs at a time, and it
gives me such joy to come home and have 4 fuzzies come running from all
diections to see me.  They are very good about using litter boxes, and I
had a friend construct a piece of plywood that slides down into the door
frame of rooms that I don't want them investigating- the wood is 2 ft high
(easy for humans to step over), and tall enough for ferrets to not jump
over, even if they form a cheerleader pyramid.  I never knew to "keep
ferrets in cages", so I guess my little ones are special.  I wouldn't have
it any other way!  It's been 4 yrs since my first one, and funny how you
can't have enough!  Thanks for letting me share my story.  If anyone has
any questions- please email me @ [log in to unmask]
 
      Diane and crew (Sammy, Nipper, Gizmo, and Beanie Baby)
[Posted in FML issue 2496]