Hi Jenn. I'm sending you an E-Mail response and a posted response, since there's information of use to RI area ferret fanciers. JC> I was just wondering if anyone could help me out. I am looking to JC> get another ferret in the near future and was wondering if anyone JC> had any advice as to where I might get one in this area. There is a ferret organization in RI: FARI, the Ferret Association of Rhode Island. FARI takes in abandoned ferrets, nurses back to health those that need it, provides educational information on ferrets, and helps ferrets find new homes. I help them out by providing pro bono legal services to FARI and serving as Master of Ceremonies at the Ferret Frolics (see below). Also, twice a year FARI holds Ferret Frolics. It just so happens that there's one coming up this weekend: Sunday April 23rd, at Neach Street, North Kingstown, RI. Check in is between 9 and 10, Judging starts at 10, fun events start at 10:30. There will be Specialty Rings (non-championship), Tube Races, Bag Escapes, Sit Up contests, Floppy Ferret Chases, Best Cage Decor (spring theme), Best Costumed Ferret (Spring theme). Vaccinations will be available for $10 per vaccine. Fun Events: $5.50 per ferret for all events. Specialty rings: $5.50 per ferret per ring. Ferret entry fee includes family admission. General admission: $2.00 per adult, $1.00 per child, $5.00 per family. All ferrets attending must have proof of current canine distemper & rabies vaccination. RI rtesidents should bring their DEM permit. Permit forms will be available at the show. Non-participating ferrets are welcome at the show free of charge, with proof af vaccination as listed above. Many vendors will be displaying their wares! For further information, call Holly or Moe at (401) 294-6309 or Kim and Andy at (401) 885-9208. I strongly recommend you stop by or contact one of the above. You'll find lots of advice and help. Bob [Posted in FML issue 1168]