I do know of one Petco that I go to when I run out of ferret food (and yes, even bought a baby ferret from there about 6 months ago- no flames please), that does take care of their ferrets and even handles the babies so they are not nippers. I went their 6 months ago to pick up ferret food and cat and ferret toys and walked by to check on the ferrets as usual. I was losing one of my first ferrets to lymphoma and when I saw one that looked just like him as a baby - I just had to hold him (which I never do). I have always looked and kept walking. I fell in love and what a personality! No biting! Very sweet ! Has Marshalls changed their stock? The point is, this Petco does handle their ferrets, keeps the cage clean and I am told by one of the workers that their grandmother (didn't ask the name like a fool), constantly checks on the ferrets. This Petco is in Hanover, MA. To all of you that have recently lost babies or in the past, my heart aches for you. I wish these beautiful animals did not have to go through so much. It just isn't fair. My sincere condolences. Eleanor Mead [Posted in FML issue 4398]