I have a 16 week old female ferret and I don't think I should keep her, even though I want to. I have to leave on the weekends to vist my mom, so she is here alone. I don't have 2, so there is no one to play with her. Then durning the week the only room that is ferret proof is the bathroom, and I get so tired of just sitting in their with her. It would be different if I could have her out and do other things around the house, but I have 2 dogs so it is just not possable. I have had her since she was 6 weeks old and am attached to her, but it is not fair to her that she would need to be in the cage all the time. I am having a hard time with this, I would want to give her to a family that would love her and have more time. My dad said that he would consider getting me someother pet like a cat. Something a littler easier. I have had cats before and find them easier to take care of, but I feel VERY guilty about giving her to someone, then getting another pet. I love animals and have alot of fun with my dogs and her, but different animals need different care and I don't have the time right now for a ferret. So what should I do. I went in to the room and I saw her and know it would be hard to give her away but it would be fair to her. So I need some help on what to do. Then the second question is if I do give her up, should it be free or should I sell her. I would use the money either for some christmas presents or to adopt a kitten from the shelter. I paid 149.00 for her and about $100.00 on supplies and she is all current on all the shots. If I gave her away I would give all the supplies but not the cage. So I need help deciding if I should keep her or give her away, and if to sell or for free? Please help. I know I should have thought about all this first but it is too late now, and I have learned from it. I do love animals and only want what is best for them. I don't think I could live without having pets, my dogs are the world to me. Please help Angela I live in Oregon. [Posted in FML issue 3228]