I'm throwing my 2 cents in here re: shelters in TN, specifically Cloud Nine Ferrets Inc. (congrats!)... I adopted Tasha my female to replace one that was lost to liver and kidney disease a few weeks before. Riki my male was absolutely LOST without her. I contacted Judy and met her and Mark in Huntsville at his house with the ferrets that were available for adoption. I took Riki along so he could help pick out his new sister. WELL....we had a WONDERFUL time...!!! A room full of ferrets and all of them wonderful....but Tasha just stood out and she and Riki had a ball. Needless to say I am very well pleased with my new adoptee and highly recommend Cloud Nine for anyone in this area. Their process for screening is very efficient and the environment with which ferrets and prospective new parents are introduced is great. I wish there were more people in the area like Judy and Mark who had the time (and lets not forget energy!) for doing what they do. Thanks again you guys for bringing Tasha into my life...and I know her big brother Riki would bounce his agreement too!! Su Cook Critterhaven http://www.critterhaven.com [Posted in FML issue 3241]