MB, I think you are a wondeful person for wanting what is best for the ferret. I personally think you are doing the right thing by allowing your friend to adopt the little girl. Ferrets, I think, can sense alot of things and she would probablly pick up on the fact that you are not close to her. Follow your heart on this one sweety. If you feel she would be better off with your friend, then let her go where she will be happiest. in love and peace, pat l. [Posted in FML issue 3167]