Condolences to those with sick or angeled Carpet Carnivores... It isn't necessary to buy something specifically for keeping pets in one room (or *out* of one room). All you need to do is measure the opening, measure the inseam of the shortest person in your house, then go purchase a sheet of plexiglas and have it cut to fit. If you live near a home improvement center, you can pick out a large sheet of plexiglas and they will cut it to size for you (though you'll have to pay for the entire piece). Here are some tips: 1) When measuring from side-to-side, be sure that you are measuring where you want to put the barrier. 2) Add about 3/4 to 1 inch to the side measurement in order to provide pressure that keeps the fuzzies inside. You place one side of the barrier against one side of the opening, then "bow" the plexiglas to fit it against the other side of the opening. If at all possible, try to fit the barrier into an area where there are some ridges, rather than against a smooth opening. This will prevent the furbrat from simply pushing the barrier enough times to work it loose. NOTE: You should have the convex side of the barrier pointing into the ferret area. This provides more pressure to the fuzzie, eliminating the problem of the fuzzbutt knocking the barrier down. 3) After getting the barrier home, get some duct tape (or other highly-adhesive-style tape) and tape over the top of the barrier. You may need to sand the top (and bottom) edge(s) first, to eliminate sharp cutting surfaces. If you can, try to sand until the edge is rounded. After sanding and cleaning thoroughly, tape the top edge. This prevents you from getting caught on the edges, it keeps the carpet/flooring safe, and it shows you where the top of the barrier is! :) 4) Be sure to sand the sharp edges of the sides, too. 5) Once a barrier is in place, be sure to lean over and move any items on the other side before stepping over. One can never tell where a ferret-face might be lurking, ready to pounce on your unsuspecting feet! It also keeps you from squishing a sleeping bottle-brush maker! Have fun! :) Todd and the Fuzzbutt Rodeo Clowns! --- Help a Shelter! http://GiftsAndCollectibles.sites.cc/ [log in to unmask] http://users.success.net/toddl/page2/ [Posted in FML issue 3025]