Hello all, Thanks to all who responding to my digging at the carpet issue. I got lots of ideas, and I'll try them all and see if any will work, I hope one does. My next question is if anyone knows a ferret knowledgeable pet sitter in the MD state-Baltimore/Towson area. I would also need them to handle at least the dog, and maybe the cat (however, seems to me he's the most self sufficient animal I own, just declares a lot of attention in the morning for loves). I need someone for the first weekend in October for a camping trip with our firehouse, and then for a week in March for our honeymoon. I hate to board them, there's only one place I've found in this area about a half hour away (Feathers, Scales and Tails) in Westminster that boards ferrets, but you have to bring your own cage, and well, I have a super pet deluxe cage which can be taken apart, but is time consuming to put together and take apart. Not to mention, I am not really sure how much play time they'll have out of the cage. I just worry I guess. I also think they'd be more comfortable in their own surroundings at home, or, maybe they'd like exploring elsewhere I don't know. I've never had to board them and I'm not looking forward to it, and I know that not all advertised "pet sitters" are ferret knowledgeable, and I want someone who is and who has had experience and comes recommended from others. These are our "kids". So if you have any suggestions, let me know. Thanks a lot, Jen and her furry bunch [Posted in FML issue 4633]