Hello Everyone! I have a ferret, Dylan Henry (the same one that was found a while back wandering around in Manhattan) that is in need of a good home where he will get lots of TLC. He's now a nice healthy fat sable boy with a hearty appetite! He has a few quirks, but is generally pretty laid back and VERY sweet. I'm not sure how old he is (as he was abandoned / lost), though I would lean toward him being an older ferret. Possibly 4-5. He doesn't have very good eyesight, so you have to let him know you're there before you try and pick him up or he may try to nip you. But once he gets the lay of the land, so to speak he does just fine. Also, I think he may have been abused in the past as he will attack and bite feet if you are not wearing shoes. Unfortunately, I found out the hard way, while I was just sitting there minding my own business. : ( But, I'm sure in time this is something he would be able to get over. His favorite toys are the crinkle sack and "diggy box". Lastly, he may be a carrier of ECE. My boy Daggett got bad diarrhea about 3 1/2 weeks ago now and had to be hopitalized for a few days because he had stoped eating and was getting dehydrated. (However this was about 2 1/2 months after Dylan Henry came home with us) Daggett just turned 4 this past May and had never been sick prior to this. The vet's diagnosis was "diarrhea (supected ECE)". I am bringing Daggett in again tomorrow for a follow up visit and will try and get clarification from her if it was actually ECE or not. (I know there is not a test specifically for ECE, but will get as much info as I can.) My other ferret Bean, who is a very small ferret and has had heath issues in the past (non-ECE related), has not been affected. I was planning on keeping him, but prior to Daggett getting sick, he was kicking Dylan Henry's butt every chance he could get. And since Dylan Henry can't see very well, he just can't get away. It really seemed to be stressing him out. I feel that he would be much happier in a home where he is either the only ferret or is with other less rambuncous ferrets. He does love to play, but will start to wimper anytime Daggett would get anywhere him (even if he wasn't trying to initiate play). Please contact me if you would like to adopt this very sweet boy. He needs a home where he can get all the love that he really deserves. I would prefer that he go directly to a new home as opposed to a shelter, but a shelter may be better able to find him a home that is truly fitting for him. I hope everyone and their little fur demons are all doing well! Leslie [Posted in FML issue 3840]