Hi! Through reading this list, I am being convinced little by little to go ahead and get a ferret. I may even get one before I move out of my current apartment (I have yet to see the landlord, in nine months of residence.) Naturally, I have a few (read: lots) of questions. Someone (I don't recall who. I deleted the last issue about eight hours ago.) mentioned getting a ferret at the Humane Society. Is this common? What is the likelihood of finding a ferret there? (I'm in Philadelphia, if it makes a difference) What kind of cage should be used to keep them in. I'd like to keep mine romaing free, but I would like to keep it out of trouble while I'm at work/school. What's the best way to keep them from smelling? I've noticed that "descented" ferrets at pet stores smell. (I feel stupid asking this, but) Is this because they're being kept in a cage? In other words, do "free-range" ferrets smell better? (Or are pet-store ferrets not being bathed?) (How do you bathe a ferret, for that matter?) I'm allergic to cats. Will ferrets affect me the same way? Has anyone ever had a problem with a ferret chewing their computer? I may have a computer on loan this fall for work, and I think my boss would frown on me returning with a gnawed NeXT. (nevermind the AC problems!) That's it for now. THANKS!! Jonathan Hendry [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 0262]