Okay, I'm new to the list but I have been researching ferrets for about 2 years now -- no, I'm not a vet but pretty close ( just kidding -- I'm not even in college) Just a few ( maybe 2 or 3) questions: 1. ( Yes, I'm older than 7 or 10 cause I know SOME children can't be trusted if they are not taught properly ) but I live with my parents and I want to convice them that ferrets are soooo cool but they DO KNOW that I am responsible, but they hate ferrets! They wont budge!! They say that they stink, and they are rats ( not true - part of the mustalidae family ) and they say NO. I love looking at ferrets from pet stores but my parents hate even seeing them -- NOBODY in my house is allergic but they wont budge - -HELP!! I need a good response to this :) I'M DESPERATE TO KNOW HOE TO HELP THEM. 2. How can I get a good ferret? There are only about 2 pet stores around here besides petstores that only sell fish and stuff == only FERRET SUPPLIES - no fuzzles! Well, I've looked EVERYWHERE for a breeder but first, they are WAY expensive and I dont wanna go to another STATE to find a breeder. The petstores around here DO have ferrets cause I live in a busy BUSY city. But most of them are........................................well, u guessed it -- MARSHALL FARMS. Look, I know all you ferretlovers know about the issue with MARSHALL FARMS -- if ya dont or have a different opinion, I'm sorry but I beg to differ -- otherwise, please give me tips on how to deal with this. I'm beginning to think that the only place that sells "NON-MARSHALL" ferrets is the Pedigreee store but its in the hot mall where every lil kid had touched the lil fizzies and some Pedigreee shops are deplorable conditions. :( HELP! Okay, I'm quite the talker but PLEASE answer my questions with a lenghty response -- if possible -- if not, just a short one will do and ANY advice will help - I need all ya'll! Kristin <3 -- *~THE FERRETLOVER~* Please e-mail me too at: ( yes, this adress is a real one -- everyone thinks its fake cause of "ferretlovers.com") but its: [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 3725]