Thank you for all of your responses. Please keep them coming. However I would lke to narrow the topic a tad. At the SPCA putting ferrets together has never been an issue. We never admit large numbers(possible but hasn't happened). We will receive a cage of two or three, usually all cagemates for life. Despite my efforts to keep them together, in my absence, they are potentially adopted out seperately. We maintain a wildlife rehab dept and in my absence the head of that department is deferred to. He knows very little about ferrets but has a wealth of knowledge on other animals. When I am gone he sees "no problem" with seperating cagemates. This is going to be discussed at a meeting and no doubt "credentials" will arise. Everyone here knows that ther are no credentials for knowing ferrets as we do. That is the reason that I am requesting this information from all of you. No degree can replace experience. Please keep your responses coming and make sure to include your "credentials". Thanks [Posted in FML issue 3702]