Well, I received two phone calls from Katie at Hanover County Animal Control - and I have some very good news: It wasn't a rabid ferret, it was a rabid *mink* and this was confirmed by their vet. I'm glad that it wasn't a domestic animal, but its still a warning signal to everyone -- rabies is out there. Lisa Leidig, Head Ferret The Ferret Haven "By-the-Sea" www.ferrethaven.org Want to help The Ferret Haven By-the-Sea? Register at iGive.com by cutting and pasting this link: http://www.iGive.com/html/ssi.cfm?CID=1236&MID=854 [Posted in FML issue 3131]