Regina- A similar episode happened to me several years ago with my first ferret, Mickey. I was house cleaning and stopped to get something cold to drink from the fridge. FOUR hours later, I went back to the fridge, opened the door and shrieked! I thought there was a mouse in the fridge but it was Mickey! He had eaten parts of several necturines and was curled up sleeping. I was shaking I was so worried - he was so cold, and I had trouble getting him to wake up. He finally did and I kept rubbing his body vigorously to help him warm up. He was ok after that, but now I NEVER turn my back on the fridge door until it is completely shut - in the split second you turn your back before the door closes, a ferret has enough time to crawl in and get stuck. You were lucky that yours managed to open the door by herself. I had a similar occurrence with the dish washer. I filled it with some dirty dishes, and then went to watch TV. I kept hearing this 'noise' and I thought it was tree branches banging on a window - it was storming that night. I went into the kitchen and the noise was louder and I realized it was INSIDE the house.....hmm.....the dishwasher??? I opened it up and there was Mandy trying to get out - her little feet were all sweaty and she was quite warm. Kitchens can be dangerous for little ferrets - I double check all these things routinely now - twice. Make sure no ferrets in the dishwasher before closing the door.....make sure no ferrets in the fridge before closing the door..... After reading the post about the little girl who climbed up inside the stove and blew out the pilot light, I'm glad I don't have a gas stove!! Debbie Riccio WNYFLFA Rochester, NY [Posted in FML issue 1239]