I am a regular reader of the FML and with Joanne Ruffner's (indispensable) help run Ferret Corners. Truth be told all I did was start it, stagger along then hand off the responsibilities to someone more capable. Kudos to a Sweet Woman with talent and drive. Buy lately I've seen a few things here that have prompted me to write despite my own pain and illness. 1. For the poor person whose WOODEN nightstand or dresser that smells. There was a post today (Thursday) that said there might be poop hidden under the bottom drawer. Very good suggestion. For the person who criticized her for saying that they smell. THEY DO. Its admitted by everyone. They can even stink, from diet, and many other things. ALSO a WOODEN structure will hold, ferret oil and residue waste. This is why we use plastic and wire cages. Natures Miracle is an awesome product, and maybe vinegar if that should fail. The acrid odor of the vinegar might discourage them from eliminating there. Good Luck. 2. For those of you with FINANCIAL problems and ill ferrets, try your local Ferret Shelters. Even if they can't/won't help you out financially they might know of a sympathetic vet. Also try a smaller town. New vets often start out there rather than try to carve out a space in the larger ones. Also, try a local animal shelter and find out who does their surgeries, again those are sometimes new vets who would welcome new clients and a chance (ugh) to use their newly learned skills. I suppose I need to say that often these vets are associated with larger clinics with experienced doctors behind them. 3. As for the would I buy/adopt another one. Yes, just not so many. I couldn't imagine my life without their joyful antics. 4. OK and last but not least for the sock thief post recently. (Tank I think) ROTFL. Watch out. I thought it was cute too, till I found over 60 prs hidden behind/under a dresser. One ferret was responsible. That count does not include the number of socks I reclaimed from the little thief either. For a long while I was buying a new bag of socks and every month. And ferrets are the reason I only wear WHITE socks. The mismatched socks even under jeans and trousers were regarded oddly by my coworkers and the occasional sneer from a customer and hysterical giggles from the kids. Good luck everyone and condolences to those with lost fuzzies. Sharon Tucker-Wood Ferret Corner [Posted in FML issue 3785]