Re Adoption: Many thanks to everyone who gave me advice on whether or not to adopt another ferret. Given my health situation, the illegality issue and Rocky's dislike of other ferrets, I have decided adopting another ferret now, especially an older one, wouldn't be a good idea for any of us. But if I ever get ferrets again after Rocky is gone, I will adopt two buddies or babies at a time. To Valerie re: Buckie: By all means I think you should take Buckie home. You wouldn't have given up your ferrets in the first place if you didn't have to and he's not happy where he is. Besides, I want to know what he's got in his hidey hole!!! And he'll never get ahold of all that stuff in a shelter. He sounds like a real character. Also thanks to the people who responded re: cleaning products. I think the problem was that I was spraying near the floor in an enclosed area. When the fumes rose, it made me cough too. Best of luck to all who have sick fuzzies and Condolences to those who lost their beloved furkids. You guys are the best! I have learned so much and gotten a lot of support and good advice since I've been on FML. Shron & Rocky, still the most spoiled ferret in the world [Posted in FML issue 4072]