I have a very cute story to tell. I was in a local convience store this past week. I handed the cashier my check with ferrets on it and started talking to someone I knew. I heard the cashier yelling..oh my God, look at the rodents. Everyone, clerks and customers(including me!) thought she saw a rat or something when in reality she was waving my check I was very nice and explained to her that they were not rodents but they were ferrets, that I had seven and that I would not give them up for the world! She then asked me if I could bring one in sometime so she could see and feel one. In the meantime everyone was waiting in line with either a big grin or a dropped jaw as I gave my little speech. I think it is very important that we educate people about ferrets in that they are not rodents... thanks for listening.. Marla [Posted in FML issue 3668]