Hi, I need some help for a ferret that I have never met. I don't know particulars or even if it is a boy or a girl. I got a call this morning from a friend that is a realtor who ran into a person this weekend who is giving away a ferret. This man also ownes a Chinchila, but wants a $100.00 dollars for it. He doesn't really care about the ferret so he will give it away for free. My first thought is "wait I have 5 ferts now, and I can't afford another anytime soon", my second thought is "What the #@*& is this person doing, of course I will take it for a little while, just so I know the ferret will find a good home". Now here is where I need help. I have called my local shelter "Richmond Ferret Rescue League" and I have left them a message. I will definatley take the ferret for a little while until we can get him/her a new home. I live in Richmond, VA and I will be willing to travel a couple of hours outside the area to get this little fur kid a home. If any shelter nows of a person in the area that has called and is too far away from that shelter, but is close to me, could you please let me know. I will also "foster" this ferret for a shelter in my area that would be able to screen potential adopters. I hope some one can help me and this poor little ferret. Thanks, Jamie [A later P.S.:] I have found out that this is an elderly man whos wife has just passed. He doesn't have time to take care of the ferret or the chinchila. I have also been able to talk to my husband who has put his foot down. I can't say I blame him, with 3 dogs, 4 cats and 5 ferts we just really don't have the room or Money for anyone else. I have sent that man a message stating that I am trying to find the ferret a home. So, please let me know. Thanks again, Jamie [Posted in FML issue 4859]