I realize I am probably opening Pandora's box, but I want to hear several opinions on this subject. We are considering a third fuzzy. The first two I purchased from a local, very reputable pet store. Yes, they are Marshall Farms ferrets. I have read so much of the controversy over Marshall Farms(pet store) vs obtaining one from a shelter. As much as I like the thought of getting a kit that we can train, the thought of the shelters saddens me. I do not want to get a fuzzy from a shelter that turns out to be much older than we believed. Any and all opinions are appreciated. Monday we have an appointment with Dr. Edwards (who I am told is one of the top ferret vets in the country) for a check up, and I intend to ask him as well. Also - have any of you ever noticed that when your babies shed in the spring the color of their coat dramatically changes? Our one is a light colored sable, who now is very blond in some places (head, belly). Lisa, Jonathan, Stinky and Pepper [Posted in FML issue 3398]