http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/rabies/Ques&Ans/q&a.htm #What%20happens%20if%20my%20pet%20(cat,%20dog,%20ferret)%20is%20 biten%20by%20a%20wild%20animal That's a CDC page on rabies which is clear for readers of any level and shows how safe ferrets are. If you have people freaking about SARS it may just be a matter of time before they freak about rabies, so, bookmark this one and pass it on! It's a good inclusion for newsletters and such. [Posted in FML issue 4161]