To Greg and Alice- I am happy to recommend a couple of breeders in Bellingham and one on Mercer Island. I bought my ferret Scooter from Sue Eelkama in Bellingham, and I really have no complaints whatsoever. Scooter is a beautiful, good-natured, healthy animal. Sue has been amazingly helpful in every way, especially since Scooter is my first ferret and I've needed a *lot* of advice. She's always available if I need help or just want to ask a stupid (or not-so-stupid question) and is full of suggestions. She guarantees her ferrets and genuinely cares about the relationship they establish with their humans. She's also been known to call if she hasn't heard from me for a while, just to see how he's doing and how we're getting along. Her number is (206) 734-4251. Another breeder I can recommend is Catherine Metour of Wizzle Wonders, also in Bellingham. I haven't bought a ferret from the Metours, but I've seen a couple of their studs, and they're beautiful. HUGE, with beautiful coats and nice proportions. Very friendly, too. Catherine is another person who is knowledgeable and really loves her ferrets. You can reach her at (206) 599-2514. In the Seattle area, you could talk to Ed Lipinsky of Ferrets Northwest on Mercer Island. He organizes two ferret frolics a year, and is quite a character. I *believe* Ed also breeds ferrets; if he doesn't, or doesn't have any kits, he might be able to tell you where to go. Good luck, and I hope you and your future woozle(s) do well together. Chris and Scooter Bellingham, WA I am Ferret of Borg Bitter Apple is Irrelevant Litterboxes are Irrelevant Your Socks will be Assimilated [Posted in FML issue 1058]