Hello Everyone, I wasn't going to post, but I feel so guilty that I was hoping someone could offer me some advice. A month ago, my husband left me for another woman. He used to let the ferrets out for playtime during the day and then I would let them out again when I got home from work. So, I'm startng to feel really guilty because they're not getting as much attention and playtime as they used to. After 2 hours they usually retreat to their hammys for naptime. So they're now pretty much only getting 2 hours of platytime a day and sometimes I can't let them out at all. (I work in the music industry and it's part of my job to go and see bands at night) I would LOVE to have them be free roam, but I would worry about their safety when I wasn't around to rescue them. I feel like they're being abused and neglected because of this and I've been trying to decide if I should find them a new home where they would get the attention that they need / deserve. I don't want to give them up, they're all I have, but I don't want to keep them and have them be unhappy just because I'm being selfish. I love them with all my heart and would really, really miss their fuzzy little faces. They've also helped me deal with everything that's going on right now. A little backround on my guys: I have two ferrets, Bean who is a sable female (super flying ferret) and Daggett (lick, lick, chomp fat boy) who is a cinnamon (I think) male. They are 1 1/2 years old and have lived with us since they were 8 weeks old. They do have a Midwest cage that I have modified so there are 3 floors and lots of hammocks, blankies and toys in there. So I'm asking you what you think because I've always admired the compassion of the people on this list. And please - no flames, I feel crappy enough about myself as it is. Thanks, Leslie, Bean and Daggett [Posted in FML issue 2985]