I would say that if Willy want to be petted, go for it! You are fortunate to have a ferret that has bonded so with you and enjoys spending this kind of time with you. Enjoy it! Over the years we have only had 4or 5 that were this way out of the many ferrets that have passed through our home. We actually lost the last 2 earlier this year. I miss having one come up and laying down beside me and leaning his head against my leg for neck rub. So let Willy play when he wants to and take advantage of the "scratch my neck now Mom" time when he is wanting that!! Jane [Posted in FML 6534]