I had a ferret named Moxy who I would bring to my mom's nursing home. Even as a baby, he would sit still in people's arms while they held and petted him (he was a wildman at home tho!). He just seemed to know he needed to be calm. My mom had alzheimers and he was so sweet and gentle with her. He seemed to know who needed his attention and love. He especially loved kids. I wanted to get him certified as a therapy pet but I found out that ferrets can't be certified for that (at least not in Minnesota). I suppose not a lot of people think that ferrets would be good at being calm under those conditions. I would think that there are lots of good ferrets that would qualify. if given the chance. Barbara "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France [Posted in FML 7690]