To John Byron: I recently wrote an article in our newsletter about flying with ferrets. I called 4 airlines: American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines WILL NOT let ferrets on board. Interestingly, AA WILL allow dogs, cats, potbelly pigs, and miniature horses in the cabin with the people!!!@@@??? But NO FERRETS!! AA and Delta have no particular reason for not allowing ferrets in the cabin. United won't because they are classified as wild animals. US AIR WILL allow ferrets in the cabin, they must be current on rabies and distemper, have a current health certificate (less than 30 days), your ferret license (if needed) and a regulation size carrier (17 x 12 X 8") which they will sell you for $35 if you don't have one, and the ferret must have his own ticket and reservation ($25 one way - no matter where to). One more point: you can't fly a ferret in to or out of a FFZ. Flying a ferret (or any animal) in the cargo hold is not an option for me. I have heard of so many tragedies from this. The cargo hold IS NOT air conditioned. Ferrets do not tolerate heat at all; when the temp starts hitting 80 and above, it can be dangerous for ferrets. Cargo holds are known to reach temps over 100 degrees!! Water spills, water bottles become dis- engaged from carriers and cages, cage doors burst open, etc..... If you can't take your ferret on board, don't fly. Strong words, I know, but look what happened to Toons in a car with open windows sitting in the shade;(Scott, I'm so sorry about Toons; I burst out crying when I read your article as I know others did). To Mary at Modern Ferret: You're right!! "Coated" and "soaked" are two different things! Thanks for correcting me. Also thanks for the insight into the 8 in 1 as well as the phone number. I'll try to get some literature and samples! Before anyone corrects my English, ferrets must be current on distemper and rabies VACCINATIONS! Debbie Riccio WNYFLFA [Posted in FML issue 1140]