I am going on vacation for a week and leaving my four ferrets with a responsible friend. She previously owned a ferret and used to be a vet tech. I am taking my four along with all their supplies and a playpen with a bottom to her house. One of the ferrets needs heart meds daily and another needs milk thistle daily. Can anyone advise a reasonable rate that I should pay her? She insists that it is going to be fun and doesn't want to take our money. I am going to pay her because she is in for a lot of work and responsibility taking care of my babies for a week although it will be fun work, and I really appreciate her watching the kids. I haven't ever left my ferrets with anyone. I was thinking $200, but do not know if that is at all reasonable. She is a single mother and cash will certainly help her out. You are welcome to respond to me personally. Thank you, Tracy [Posted in FML 6252]