The Adventures of Bob, the Wonder Ferret. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear... ... Bob, a 14 month old female sable, lives in her own play room when I am at work unless she is successfull in hiding somewhere else in the apartment right before I leave... Bob is trying the Purina Ferret Chow (for "Our Little Friends") which is supposed to have a higher protein level than Science Diet (?). She seems to like it, though she *poos* with increased volume and frequency. While less expensive than Science Diet, she'll probably switch back because of reported health improvement from this newsletter. Her health and coat are excellent. As treats Bob especially likes artichokes, ice cream, chocolate chips, peanut butter, yogurt, avocadoes, cran-rasberry juice, and carbonated beverages (she nearly does backflips when the bubbles get up her nose, but comes back for more). She also gets a drop of linatone after her bath. Bob has a voracious appetite for socks. I wear white cotton gym socks and out *agreement* is that she gets to keep any that she puts holes in. She currently has 17 pair and one ski sweater. This is down somewhat from her record high since I throw away any socks that are in tatters. The socks get placed and constantly rearranged in one of four dens (laundry room, under my bed, kitchen cupboard, under the couch). Collection on wash day can be a chore... Biting? Occasional nips to visitors, especially female. Mostly after a series of tenderizing licks... Perhaps I could learn something. ... They asked in wonder, "Who was that masked weasel?" Someone replied in awe, "That was no weasel. That was Bob, the Wonder Ferret." Hi Ho, sniffle, whiffle. [Posted in FML 0101]