Shelley, it might not have had anything to do with ferrets but I think possums are pretty darn cute too and I enjoyed your story. Adding another animal story to the list, my ferret has discovered that he can totally psych out our very large gander. The gander struts up on the porch to chase the feral cats away from their food and Frankie just stares at him through the screen. Pretty soon the gander puts up his wings and starts hissing like a leaking tire. Frankie never tires of the game and I finally have to shut the glass door so the goose quits that horrible noise. I think Frankie is giggling as I take him from the door. Laurel [Posted in FML issue 4501]