Alicia - I wanted to take just a quick second to respond to your many grievances about Petco.......it sure seems like you have a baaad store out there. Here in New Mexico, however, I purchased BOTH of my fuzzies from our local Petco. This was done, prior to my knowledge of shelters and the possibilities of adopting from them. I have to say the following though, when I got my fuzzies, the store here, had different employees, who all appeared to be extremely knowledgeable in their understanding of fuzzies. They also have a huge cage, that is always clean - and generally, does not house any more than 4 or 5 at a time. They do NOT support a return policy that will euthanize the ferrets! Theirs are Marshall Farms ferrets, and are in great shape, that I can tell. I guess I just wanted to state for the record - that perhaps not all Petco's are the same? I am rather new to the forum, and certainly mean no disrespect to anyone, but I think it would be beneficial to check with your local Petco, about their polices and procedures, before banning all Petco's. I have had nothing but good luck with them, and I am in there at least once a week - I have never seen any of the animals mistreated, neglected, or in harmful conditions at any time. Every time I go in, there cages are clean, fresh food and water is always available to them, and the employees DO care, and are educated in the fuzzies. Again, not trying to invite anyones "wrath" - I just believe in a fair shake for all! :o) Kimberly Gorman Regional Translations Engineer Cricket Communications A Leap Company Albuquerque NM 87107 Office: 505-872-7773 Fax: 505-872-7790 Cell: 505-228-4130 Cricket cell: 489-2470 [Posted in FML issue 3847]