Elisa Beth Stamm: I do believe that ferrets miss their owners; however, how much probably depends on the attention they get. When I left Sarah with some one who worked all day for a week, she lost weight and her hair got scraggily, but when I left her with some one who was home all day and had a couple ferrets of her own, Sarah was fine. As long as your mom is willing to give them lots of love, I'm sure that they'll be fine. Caroline (Sarah's well-trained pet) [Posted in FML issue 1178]