Chris, Hello there. I got your internet address for a friend at work who is a member [I'm not on the Internet. I have a domain address, but ...] of the GEnie service. He knew that I had a ferret and needed some resource to ask questions. Are you moderating a News group concerning ferrets? If you are what is the name of it? I need help! [A mailing list, not news group] Recently, my girlfriend and I bought a young (8 week old) ferret in hopes of her (the ferret that is, her name is Tater because of her love for TV.) being able to use a litter tray and have run of the apartment while my girlfriend and I are at work. We are beginning to realize that this will most likely never happen, but we remain hopeful that Tater's potty training is still something more than just a dream. Do you have some tips for potty training a ferret whos owners are often at work? Is there someone else on the Internet to whom I should be writing? We are running out of ideas, but Tater is far from running out of different corners to use. Currently, she has to stay in her cage while we are at work (from 7:30 to 5:30) and then she can come out and play when we get home. We keep her cage very clean and she has a corner tray in one corner of her cage to use as a toilet. Her use of the tray is sporatic, and our efforts to encourage her to use the tray are fruitless (i.e. praising her when she uses it, letting play more, feeding her right on the spot. . .). We are at wit's end! If you or someone you know can help us, we would be forever in your debt! Thanks, --Jesse, Tonya, and Tater [Posted in FML 0206]