I agree, to a certain extent that we shouldn't flame those who feel the need to "get rid of" a pet. At the very least, these guys (hopefully) aren't being set "free" or being "put down" just to rid the "humans" of a problem. HOWEVER, the anonymous poster sounds (to me...please note this is NOT a flame) very selfish. It's "tired of" cleaning, and the poopies, and the digging and the chewing. It sounds to me like this person is not very educated in the ways of the ferret. I'm owned by seven ferrets, and my aunt has three. That's a lot of misplaced poopies. Simple Solution and a scrub brush work wonders. That's also little Bridget who likes to attempt to eat the phone buttons, calculator buttons, has eaten many a remote button...and has also laid with me very ill at times because of this. I've learned she can climb ANYTHING and that putting the remotes etc. on top of the entertainment stand just don't cut it. They go into the kitchen when I'm not around. Three of my ferts are old (approx. 6), and do not get along with (read: are terrified of) my younger ferts. That means a lot of messy hammocks because said Bridget can open their cage...literally scaring the poop out of them. But ferrets are MUCH MORE than just cute, poster. They are love. Literally, ferrets are love. If it weren't for my babies, I probably would've given up on life. Ferrets are intelligent animals that need constant love, care, and *supervision.* It sounds to me as though you have given up on your ferret. I have NEVER met a ferret I didn't like, or that was truly such a jerk I wanted to be rid of them. It sounds to me like you're the one that's tired of the ferret, you're the one having problems dealing with the ferret...maybe the ferret isn't the problem? I'm sorry if this seems like a flame, or is not as well-worded as it could be. I currently have ten fuzz, three cats, and a five year old child running around me (home sweet home, y'know??) and I was very upset by the post that I saw. I apologize if I sound too harsh, have include irrelevant things, or discluded relevant things. It's just hard for me to see someone talk like that. It seems like the same person who would justify beating up their child for crying. (JUST AN EXAMPLE: I am NOT saying anon is a child abuser, or even a bad person). I just had to include my opinion, and hope and pray I made it completely clear that it's just an opinion..all the while attempting to remain civil. Lolli and the Lucky Seven (plus Aunt 'Nina's Terrible Trio) [Posted in FML issue 3581]