Amanda, a while back I had a ferret which required some $800 plus in medical treatment. When I told my husband he gave me "that look" at which I responded--"don't make me choose". simply put, he knew what my choice would have been. Are you ready to make that choice??? You surely realize that with a five year old ferret that medical treatment will be needed somewhere down the road, don't you?? If Monty is creating so much trouble for you as a healthy ferret, what will happen when he is no longer healthy?? I have seen the effects of being unwanted on a ferret, and believe me, Monty is better off somewhere where he is wanted and will have Unconditional love. Don't get me wrong, My husband loves our ferrets as much as I do, it's just that $800 is a lot of money. Both of us would do anything it took to make sure they get the proper medical attention they need and DESERVE, not to mention the proper living requirements. Please, with so many people offering you a good home for Monty, let one of them have him, and then take a long time to think about it before getting another pet. Just my two cents, Angie George [Posted in FML issue 3714]