Yes, I tell people all the time, I am mother of thirty Kids. At the moment we have only six kids or six ferret babies. Actually no babies, the youngest one a female is 2 years. I've been a mother for about twenty years to ferrets now. We had ferrets just wonder up to our home, as if there were signs posted COME HERE>WE OPEN FOR BUSINESS. I had the local shelter drop them off,& I've adopted out many to good homes. Many of my ferret were from families of young children. Beleive me, Ferrets are not toys. And should not be purchased for children's amusement. Most children become tired of them, then it's off to the shelter or basement & garage. I wish that an adoption agreement is made with any pet to be owned. Especially homes with children. I have children myself, but they were raised with ferrets. They learned ferrets are like children theirselves and need alot of attention and loving care. If parents do not have the time to offer to their own children, they do not need pets, especially a ferret. I wish breeders of ferrets or pets didn't use this as a source of income.And then there would be fewer unwanted pets. If a owner proves unfit or has terminated his right of his pet. They should be classifield as an unadoptable parent. And this should be done in all states. Also, there should also be back-up care for your pet if any conditions arise that you can not care for him. I love my guys, and treat them like my own babies. And there is probably alot of ferret people like me, that feels the same way. A Ferret Momma [Posted in FML issue 2928]