I've noticed a few questions regarding introducing non-ferret critters to a ferret household, so I decided that I would chime in with one of my own: does anyone here have a prairie dog, and if so, how does it get along with ferrets? I realize that prairie dogs are rodents, and as such, are in the category of "potential meal" to ferrets. As a matter of fact (as I'm sure most of you know), prairie dogs are the prime prey of the black-footed ferret (reductions in prairie dog populations causing the black-foot to be so endangered). However, prairie dogs, when full grown, are about as big as a (neutered) male ferret. Prairie dogs are also (from what my research has told me) quite strong-willed and territorial; I wonder if a grown prairie dog would be thrown into full-blown prey hysteria at the sight of my two chubby little carnivores. I have read accounts of prairie dogs, when raised from babyhood as pets with cats or dogs, get along well with the larger animals. My two ferrets get along well with our cat (and he with them), and have an intense curiosity towards my hedgehog (which, alas, the hedgehog clearly does not share). Any input on this will be appreciated, especially from those who own prairie dogs (as I'm sure you can tell, I am thinking about getting a PD. Since this is not the proper forum to discuss PDs themselves, I would welcome the opportunity to communicate privately with any PD owners). One last note: I don't know if I should be congratulated or ridiculed, but I successfully resisted an extremely strong case of "ferret math" this past Saturday. I actually put the gorgeous little baby panda with the bulldog muzzle BACK into the display and left the store. I even made it home before thinking "...well, three can't be any harder to handle than two are..." Luckily, with my work schedule, I won't be able to "just be in the neighborhood" of that pet store (clear across town) until this weekend. He was way too cute to still be there in a week...will I feel better or worse if he's gone? And if he's still there? Thank you in advance for your help with the prairie dog info. Rhone Badger and Bubbles (fearsome sock hunters) Lucky (fat cat) Ike (grumpy li'l hedgehog) [Posted in FML issue 2940]