What ferret people consider normal, many non ferret people consider a bit strange. I was fostering 2 little girl ferts for about 6 months. They were part of our family here, then one day the perfect family came along and took them to their forever home. They couldn't be happier and have a great home with the best people. About once a month their Mom brings them over for a play date. Most non ferret people just smile and say you've got to be kidding. I have 5 ferrets of my own and when these two little girls come in, the party is on. My tiny girl Sami is so excited her friends are here, she just dances up a storm. It is about 2 hours of non stop chase and play. Up the stairs, down the stairs in and out of the ferret room and just go, go, go. I also had a roommate for a number of years. When she left to attend school in a neighbouring town about 1.5 hours away, she took her lazy, laid back, boy Pippin with her. I invited her and her boyfriend to come at Xmas time for dinner and it was natural to assume that Pippin would also visit. Her boyfriend, who is a ferret tolerator, thought this was bizarre to take a ferret to a dinner party with you. I know it does seem strange to non ferret people, but these guys enjoy the change of scenery and reuniting with old buddies. -- Pat BAby Everything will be alright in the end! If it's not alright, it's not the end. [Posted in FML 7305]