Hi Peggy, Like you, I said I would not get anymore ferrets after mine died....too painful. Well, that lasted about a month and a half. I went to our local SPCA and adopted 2 brothers. I also have a large 90ish lb German Shepard. What I did was introduce them a little everyday. In the beginning, I had to hold her collar while my ferrets were out. It's been about 8 months now and they love to play. I still supervise them becuase my dog is so big, she could hurt them without realizing it with her paws. But I do not have to hold on to her anymove. Believe it or not she is extremely gentle with them. One of my ferrets, imparticular, likes to bite my dog. My dog licks him after he does!! My little guys are usually soak and wet when they are done playing!! Good luck with yours, I am sure they will do fine. Amy [Posted in FML issue 3642]