People all over are requesting info on how I fert proof the gate. I use a 3 foot baby gate with a wooden frame. I fit it to the doorway or opening I want it to block off. attach the next piece on the side WITHOUT the latch or you will ruin your plans <G> THen lay it down and cut a piece of plastic carpet runner (the clear stuff with the sharp points on one side) and I cut it just a little wider than the wood frame (it will leave small gaps if you don't!) and then using a small drill bit, drill holes around the sides and bottom of the frame through the plastic. (lay the points to the inside please :o) Attach it to the gate with small screws, be careful not to split the wood, that's why you use really small screws and pre drill your holes.use 3 inch intervals between holes/screws. Then you will not have to worry about your fuzzies getting loose. Works for us, not even my Fidget is able to escape this one, much to his frustration. I have a photo of him staring at it after he discovered he couldn't escape it. You can feel the frustration :o) If you'd like to see it let me know. I'll try to put it on his page at www.mystyxcritters.com/fidget later today So now you all know my "secret." It's cheap, effective, and doesn't look to crappy. Just make sure you have fit the gate to the doorway tightly, if the can get a claw under it, they can work it loose and pull it up. Make a mark on the gate under the notch that is the tightest fit, so you don't have to use trial and error. Kim Wolf Mystyx Samoyeds, Ferrets and Rescue of Galloway, Ohio www.mystyxcritters.com www.mystyxrescue.petfinder.org [Posted in FML issue 3666]