Dearest FML Lovers I also have a story in regard to the subject of "partners in crime"! Years ago, I had a very bonded pair, named Chance and Storm. They did everything together, they even got in trouble together. I had a wooden barrier between the ferret room and the rest of the house. Oh how they wanted over that barrier!! One particular day, while the other ferrets were playing, I happened to notice a bit of extra added activity by the barrier by who else but Chance and Storm. At that time I had an small air cleaner in the corner next to the barrier. I saw them both sniffing it, when Storm started pushing it with his nose, closer to the barrier. When he got it to about the middle of the barrier he stopped. The two of them sniffed about again when Storm stood up with his paws on the air cleaner and knocked it over. Within seconds, Chance was on that air cleaner, took one easy hop and over the barrier he went with Storm right behind him! I know they plotted their escape together. It was so well executed I just couldn't believe what I saw! Many years ago in Ferrets Magazine(when it was on paper) the editor asked for stories just like these to be featured in a story about how ferrets help each other. My kids escape was in that story! I have yet to see another example of teamwork in that degree with any of my ferrets since, but there are days I swear I can just see those wheels turning, "What can we do next together??" Sue & Crew Holly, Ruby, & Buddy Pyron [Posted in FML 7058]