I thought I would post the dates/location of some ferret shows which may be in your area. While we don't show our two, we found that there were good opportunities at a show for networking, obtaining latest ferret info, and lots of ferret related items for sale. June 3- Finleyville, PA, (100 ferret limit reached already, sorry) July 15- British Columbia (all info I have now, will post more later) Auguat 5- Morgantown, WV 3 rings + albino ring. Contact Kevin Craig (304) 296-8096 September 3- Gainesville, FL 3 rings contact Rich and Carol Hill (904) 466-4098 September 16- Chicago, IL Contact Janice Miller (312) 357-8682 October 18- Greensboro, NC 180 ferret limit Other Ferret dates June 10- Ferret Day, Roanoke, VA contact George Harmon (pres. IFA) at (703) 344-3539 June 24- Ferret Olympics, Gaithersburg, MD contact Chip Gallo (301) 330-5492 As summer approaches, there is a possibility that a ferret can become dehydrated. This happened recently on a weekend night here in the D.C. area when the owners were unable to get a vet. Fortunately, they knew a knowledgeable person who recommended a 1:1 solution of Karo syrup and water. I am told a 1:1 solution of honey and water or diluted gatorade works as well. In this case, the animal was kept alive until it could get to a vet and was eventually saved. Another source of ferret info..The Weasel Help Quart. North Carolina is considering a ban on ferrets. sorry for this rambling post, a rare stream of consciousness! [Sigh. All at least 12 hours driving away. The only Canadian one's on the other side of the continent. Oh well ;-{] [Posted in FML 0065]