Heather, It's great to see young people taking an interest in ferrets, just keep in mind they need a lot more care than dogs or cats. I'm sure your parents will be lots of help, but always remember there are lots of people here who can help with some of the tougher questions. Did you say that Demon was left all alone, or was there a woman checking in on him? You mentioned you were getting a big cage for $50, how big is it? James, Melissa & Kassidy Loving: Bebe, Jako, Riley Missing: Wheezer, Pym, Ricki [Posted in FML issue 4146]