response to Dixon's comment about his washer being a ferret-killer: I think it all depends on the washer and dryer. At our old apartment, there was a washer which had a large opening in the back - the ferrets could easily climb in, and we had to be extra careful about not running the washer when they were out. When we moved in December, though, we bought ourselves our own washer and dryer. These don't have any openings in the back at all, and they are very low to the ground (the ferrets do not seem able to get underneath). You certainly have to be careful about washers and dryers, but its also possible to get a good set where you no longer have to worry... As for our fridge, our ferrets managed to pull the faceplate/toe-kick off the front bottom section (that little tiny part at the bottom of the fridge) and get into the insulation! We promptly got a couple bricks and placed them in front of the faceplate so they can't get in anymore. (We had already blocked off all around the fridge so they can't get behind it, since there's an opening in back...). I'd be careful with the fridge - even if they can't get near running parts, they may be able to get near insulation (and I doubt all ferrets would be smart enough not to eat it...) -Rochelle [Posted in FML issue 0907]