I have heard different things regarding shelter visits with your ferret: 1) Take your ferret with you to the shelter to allow your ferret to decide a compatible partner 2) don't take your ferret with you since shelter ferret's may have medical conditions that you may pass on to your pet. When taking your ferret to a shelter could anyone please list precautions an owner should take? It seems to me that the same problem would arise with pet shops, since you can come into contact with ECE and fleas/mites there as well. What precautions as a shelter operator are taken when a customer brings their ferret in to seek adoption so no medical condition is brought to you? I know that everyone has their own thoughts or opinions regarding this issue, but is there a simple rule to follow when deciding whether or not to take your fuzzie to the shelter with you? Debbie [Posted in FML issue 2936]