This is in regard to the post from Samantha Clemons about the teen wanting a ferret. First I want to Commend Samantha. You're taking on a LOT of responsibility at such a young age! Kudos to you!! I am 18 and only have two furbutts. I have my hands full with these two, I could only imagine working at a shelter along with school, social life, and other chores. I no longer attend school, though I do work now. When I started work, I felt almost as if I were cheating my babies out of their time out and so on. But it makes me feel great to come home and see them perk their heads up and come running to the door so I can let them out and let them give me kisses. And, for the teen who wants to get a ferret, PLEASE think hard about it. As I'm sure you know, they take a LOT of time and hard work. But let me tell you, I wouldn't give a second thought about getting another one if it weren't for the fact that I will be moving out in a couple of months and that I have to save money for other things now as well. And to let you know, my social life hasn't gone down the tubes completely either. I actually find myself WANTING to stay home with my babies. -Sarah, Ginger, and Max [Posted in FML issue 3080]