Downfalls in owning ferrets?? Let me see. I can't really see any downfalls in having my little Marty. He is the love of my life. My husband & I love all our pets dearly but my little Marty is nothing like anyone else. He is such a joy. I actually know of one dowfall. My friends that aren't ferret people, that's a downfall. Going on vacation, that's a downfall as I can't seem to wait until we get back home to him. Having things of my own....nope, I sure don't have anything that does belong to just me anymore. It's finding my stuff that's a downfall. holes in my new socks.........hum, I wonder what that's all about. Anyway. I hope I never do see any real downfalls to owning my little fuzz butt as I do love him like no other. Enjoy your little furry kids!! Jo & Marty [Posted in FML issue 3700]