Dawn, Please know that not all ferrets are afraid of launching themselves into unknown space. I had one that jumped from the second story window after figuring out how to get around the screen. At another residence one jumped from my second story deck, with me sitting on the stairs to block the furballs from climbing down the steps. While living in CA, I did have one girl who would follow her playmates, a cat, a poodle and a second ferret, up the stairway and get stranded there when the terrible trio descended. I'd have to check every 15-20 minutes and she'd be laying on the floor, head resting on the edge, waiting patiently for me to retrieve her. They mostly seem fearless and have no idea that they can hurt themselves jumping to where ever they want to go. They are the most entertaining critters I have ever loved and hope you decided to love one or two (or more), just remember to ferret proof their space for their safety and your peace of mind. Keep the list informed. AL [Posted in FML issue 3976]