I have two female ferrets that need a home. I added them to my zoo (I already had a dog and four male ferrets) just over a year ago and have recently had a baby. I have found that I don't have enough time to take care of them properly- the ferrets don't have their own room, so we have to clear all the baby stuff out of the living room and block it off to let them all out once or twice a week for an hour at most. I can't trust the girls around my baby as they are biters. The smaller (and cuter) one, Minnie, has improved drastically and only seems to nip when playing or trying to get attention. I'm not afraid of her anymore and can hold her one-handed up close to my face with no problem. Maxie, however, does not like to be touched much and will immediately nip if you reach at her to pick her up. I have come at her from behind and pick her up quickly, holding her head tightly or she'll whip it around and bite, or pick her up using a piece of clothing as a buffer. She does try to play, too, but I am scared of her. I don't trust her anywhere near bare skin! It's unfortuneate that someone abused her before I adopted her from a shelter, but I don't have the time to work with her and teach her not to bite. I've been wrestling with this decision for quite some time, but realize that it'd be best for both my family and the girls to find them a better home. I almost took them to the GCFA shelter, but can't stand the thought of them not being in a permanent home. I also considered splitting them up as I am quite fond of Minnie, the little girl, but I have been advised they should not be split up as they have always been together. If anyone is interested in these poor girls, please email me for more information. Please do not email suggestions on bite training or burn me for having to give them up. This is hard enough for me to do. There is also a monetary factor involved- babies are expensive! I used to read posts similar to this one and feel disgusted that people get animals and "just get rid of them" but sometimes things in life just don't work out. I hope to hear from some kind souls soon! Dawn [Posted in FML issue 3587]