hallo all long time no see! All 8 of my fuzz-butts are doing great! I returned from Germany some time ago, but i was blessed to visit with Karin of the Berlin ferret club and see her BIG BIG germany sized ferrets. Thanks Karin for sharing!!! On a sad note with a more happy ending...... so my friend lives in this apartment complex. My friend swore for 2 says he saw what appeared to be a ferret lunging in and out of the bushes of his apartment complex. On day 3, he saw it and determined, yes, it is a ferret. So he bent down and made kissing noises at it. Instantly, he said, the ferret literally ran to him into his arms and began to lick his face clean!! Obviously this was someone's beloved pet, agree? Well, after hand feeding this baby to happiness, he took it to the vet. He had not seen any signs as to a missing ferret in the area. So, he tells me the ferret needs a $600 surgery. Adrenal Glands. So, sadly, one may presume that someones "pet" was freed to die miserabley. Well, my friend will have none of this and i recommended he see Dr. Weiss for perhaps a more budget effective option as far as adrenal Surgery. So soon, he and ferret will be happy bouncing well buddies.....buddy part already established.... IF YOU ARE MISSING A FERRET IN THE STERLING VIRGINIA AREA, PLEASE INFORM ME NOW!!!!!!!! otherwise, at least know it is in a good home. We all know accidents happen, and maybe it is someones beloved fuzzy child got loose....... I will keep all posted as to the ferrets status and progression. Otherwise, my friend is happy to have a new friend. [Posted in FML issue 3476]