Since so many people have had negative things to say about pet shop ferrets, could you list the names of some ferret breeders in the Reno, Nevada area. We would like to purchase one or possibly two ferrets in the fall. Since we can't shop around locally, we plan to make a run across the border and a pet shop seems like the logical source for us. Are there certain times during the year when these animals are bred, and therefore only available a few times a year? If anyone had very positive experiences with breeders in Oregon, we could probably drive the extra 3-4 hours to go there, but Reno would probably be the best. [Posted in FML issue 0919]