One of the questions I've seen here most often has been, "I live near Anytown, and I'd like to (buy/adopt) a ferret. Does anybody know of a (breeder/shelter) near me?" I know it's always nice to have a personal recommendation (I was pleased with Path Valley Farms, in western PA :), but for anyone who hasn't gotten a response: Taken from the ferret FAQ (plug, plug :-) 7.1> How can I find a ferret breeder/contact/shelter in my area? [begin PG] An extensive list of ferret clubs, breeders, and organizations is maintained by STAR*Ferrets and is available by email from a list server. Send email to [log in to unmask] with the line SEND FERRET DATABASE in the body. Note that the file is rather long, around 44K, which may give some mailers problems. - Pam [log in to unmask] where Pixxel and Rusty do half the typing, but they can't spell worth beans [Posted in FML issue 0719]