My name is Amber and I'm a 19 year old college student from upstate New York. I became fascinated with ferrets when I began working at a pet store in May, and have wanted one since that first furry slinky nestled into my arms for an afternoon nap. I share an apartment with my boyfriend, Steve, and we both love animals. He wanted a ferret as much as I did, but wanted to wait until our 3 rats perish before doing so. He was fearful that we wouldn't be able to provide enough attention for a cat, 3 rats, and a ferret. However, all fears and careful planning were thrown to the wind last Sunday.. We had returned from a camping trip in the Andirondack Mountains and I asked Steve if we could just "window shop" for some ferrets at the pet store I work at. We went in with empty arms and left with a tiny chocolate sable sprite and a $254 bill on my Discover card. ;) We named her Sitra (we pronounce it 'see-tra'), which I believe translates to "daughter of Ra". I am amazed. I'm so used to animals with indifferent personalities. My cat forces herself onto my lap when she wants me. My rats are content to ride around on my shoulders for a little bit each day and spend the rest of their time playing amongst themselves. But Sitra actually wants my attention, she seeks it. When I come home from work, she hops around excitedly, waiting for me to take her out and engage her in a round of mock-fighting. When she's worn herself out, she chooses to nestle herself into my arms rather than her cuddly sleep sack. She's simply so intelligent, so full of personality.. I can't believe there's so much is in such a tiny, furry package! :) Well I've been playing with her for the past 3 hours and I'm so tired that I can barely see straight, so I think this ends my introduction. I hope to make new friends and learn valuable information during my subscription to the FML. :) Until next time, Amber (homo sapiens), Jasmine (felis catus), Callisto (rattus norwegicus domesticus), Isis (rattus norwegicus domesticus), Willow (rattus norwegicus domesticus) and Sitra (mustela furo) [Posted in FML issue 3169]