Lisa, I think you have come up with a wonderful idea. Why not let the Giving Tree go on until the end of January? Like you said, the ferrets don't know it's Christmas. Besides, I'm sure that all of the Shelters don't have ALL of their ferrets on the tree anyway. I know we don't. With 15 McKids and 15 shelter ferrets allowed, per shelter, I know that all of those shelter moms and dads out there will make sure every single ferret gets something for Christmas whether they are on a tree or not. (Even if it's just special soup or a special treat). Come on now, admit it everyone. Each and every one of your fuzzies will get something for Christmas. Am I right? Yes, Paige, you are right... LOL. I feel that in the spirit of Giving, we should show Kris how much we appreciate him and what he does for our fuzzbutts, and us, by giving him extra time to enjoy the holidays with his family just as we are enjoying them with ours. Come on everybody. What do you think? More importantly, Kris, what do you think? Paige Collier Director, Adoptions & Rehabilitation Richmond Ferret Rescue League Richmond, Virginia [Posted in FML 5819]