That makes three now. Ollie my little 9 1/2 month old will do this as well. Ollie being my first ferret I thought that all ferrets did this when excited. To me Ollie using those front paws of his just like we use our hands - to show feeling, expression & to hold on to things and pick them up. It's nice to know he's just that little bit more special. He also wags his tail when he gets excited!!! Danni & Ollie [Posted in FML issue 4222]