Thanks Zoo & Maren for your stories. This should be a warning to any one who offeres ferrets to "FREE" homes or even rescues wo adopt out and don't have manditiory adoption fees. Not only do heartless SOBs look for free ferrets, kittens & puppies for snake food, but they also aquire them as "BAIT" for their fighting dogs. People looking for homes for their babies should always ask for a reference such as the person's vet, get the person's phone number & adress and "ASK" questions of the possible adoptors to ensure the baby they are trying to place will be going to a good home. They should also ask for a rehoming or adoption fee, not that you actually have to accept it. Where I live, Dog fighting across the bridge is popular and the people are always looking for "Bait" to train ther dogs. I keep an eye on our local papers for "Free To Good Home " adds. I call the person up and warn them of the dog figting problem and what they can do to try ensure their pet is gooing to a good home. Personally, I NEVER adopt to people who own constricting snakes unless I Personally know them as I know non of my kids will become food. [Posted in FML 6384]