I have been trying to send this message through e-mail but it keeps getting
returned so I decided to post it in response to the post a few days ago
about ferret math.
 
[Moderator's note: I could probably forward it but seems appropriate enough
to just leave in anyhow.  BIG]
 
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>From: Melanie Hough <[log in to unmask]>
>I am a first time ferret owner and have had my 2yr old male for a little
>over a year.  I am considering getting him a playmate but am thinking all
>of the things you said in your post.  I almost feel guilty at the thought
>of getting another ferret and forcing my Cassidy to have to share my love.
>On the other hand, I feel that he is bored and lonely, especially when I
>have to leave him for hours at a time.  If only they could talk and tell us
>whether they want a playmate or want us to themselves.  Please tell me what
>kind of responses you get from your post and what you decide on because I'm
>having a very hard time with this decision.  Another thing I am worried
>about is that my Cassidy is a very calm lap ferret.  I have never seen
>another ferret quite so calm and am worried that other ferrets might be too
>aggressive with Cassidy.  Help!
[Posted in FML issue 1917]