I bought (thank God for credit cards) a Ferret Tower of Fun for my kids. I got the one with the heavier tubing. The kids absolutely love it. That is the first thing they do when they are put out to play, actually 2nd thing to do, pooping is first. They play and scratch in it, going forward, backwards and after they are done playing with that and their other toys, they go to sleep for a few hours and then I hear the scratching of someone in the Tower of Fun again. They absolutely love this and it is so great as it takes up very little space opposed to the regular tunnels that you have to run on the floor and they get to climb which they love. I was thinking that maybe petshops/Petco, etc. should stop selling animals and make it so that they are special ordered. It would help prevent people from buying on a whim and would help ease the overcrowding of ferret shelters. Is there any way to start a petition or way to get a law passed that would do this? I am very afraid of what may happen if the Canadian ferrets are nippier and someone that does not know anything about ferrets, decides to buy one. All I can picture is more ferrets being dumped and abused as well as shelters are already overwhelmed with waiting lists. What will happen to the ferrets? Will people just let them go? It is scarey and laws need to be changed to protect all animals as well as ferrets. I am so sorry to read about all the losses on the FML and although I may not get a chance to send an email or card, please know, that my heart is with you in this very sad time. Please know that many of us share your sorrow even though we may not make contact. May it ease your pain knowing at least these ferrets got to know love, warmth and enjoy food and a good home, even though it may have been short. I know it is never easy. Eleanor, Donald and the 12 ferrets [Posted in FML 6037]