Hello, I have really enjoyed reading the FML for the past few weeks. I am embarrassed to say I just discovered you, even with being a ferret lover for quite a few years. My first ferret came to me over 20 years ago when my boyfriend at the time brought Figment home to me as a birthday present. I took one look at her, she was just a tiny little thing, and immediately thought what the heck is this cute adorable creature. I knew absolutely nothing about how to care for a ferret. I searched every bookstore for anything ferret related. I still have a complete set of the Modern Ferret magazine and a collection of newer and old books. She unfortunately did not live for very long and my heart was broken. Not too long after she passed I discovered my local ferret shelter and have had the honor of living with ferrets on and off over the years. I am a regular volunteer at my shelter as well; I cannot imagine life with out them. -- Melissa Braukman Event/Volunteer Coordinator Oregon Ferret Shelter 503-267-9404 [Posted in FML 8184]