Sukie, the only thing I can think of that would keep a ferret totally safe is the cage or a playpen set up. Of course you have thought of that, and need other options. Do you remember *curb feelers* on cars? I still see them on trucks on occasion. Little rods that stick out to touch the curb/pole/car when parking so you don't actually hit something. I *think* they were to keep you from messing up your white wall tires. Yes, I'm old enough to remember those. LOL Anyway, could Steve somehow come up with *ferret feelers*. The stiff plastic zip ties come to mind, or corset/bra boning. Ardith, still thinking [Posted in FML issue 4334]