Anon wrote: I see you are in VT--the closest reputable private breeder to you would be Alicia Drakiotes at Ferretwise in NH. [log in to unmask] Reputable private breeders test for ADV (she does) and do not ship. I would like to say Thank you for the reputable note-- we have not had a litter in our homwe for almost 2 years-- but maybe next year? HOWEVER_ please do NOT confuse my personal ferrets with Ferret Wise shelter! Ferret Wise is a non profit incorporated SHELTER!! No intact animals are ever passed from the shelter. It would be a dis service to the shelter community. That being said. As a person who volunteers for the shelter-- I do on occassion have pet litters-- and I did retire all my jills 15 mos ago. I have 2 youngsters and perhaps if they are acceptable to breed at maturity I will ahve a litter-- it is best to contact me and get on a waiting list--- yes we tet ALL ferrets before they arrive on premises... at BOTH locations. Alicia [Posted in FML issue 3594]