Well, it seems that I have become a mom-to-be! We've been planning on getting a new addition to the family (a Kitten) for quite some time, but wanted to make sure we were financially stable first. Now my husband has informed me that I can get one as soon as I find one that I *love*! The guys at the animal shelter said that I could take Seymour in to play with them so he can help pick.("He got his shots, don't he?") What great people! Whatever the choice, I'm anticipating great stress in the Thomas household. Seymour used to be great friends with a cat, but it was a BIG cat, and they were allowed to play pretty rough. A tiny kitten is a different story. But I think my little fuzzy will love the company. Isn't it funny how you always think "When I get a so-and-so kind of pet, I'm gonna name him so-and-so and when the time comes, you can't think of any good names? Any suggestions? It will be a girl. Does anyone know of some hobby breeders in the San Marcos, Tx.-Austin area? We called one that advertised in the paper as "ferret shelter"(I don't think she was running a shelter, I think she was breeding and trying to make herself sound righteous). She wouldn't answer any of my questions until she asked me a long list of her own. Then she told me that She wouldn't let me have-buy-whatever a ferret because my husband was in the Army! There were also several other reasons that we would make terrible ferret owners, but I don't remember them all. I think we make great owners and I don't want to call this picky little...woman again when I decide to get another fuzzie. Sorry if I sound kinda hostile, but this is the only breeder around here that I know of. I don't want to buy from MF again, now that I know about them , but what am I supposed to do if the other breeders deem me unfit? Also, I'm looking for a good ferret-knowledgable vet in the same area. Seymour has never been sick and his boosters aren't due til January, but I need to know where to take him if something happens! Thanx, BARB & SEYMOUR P.S. Sorry I'm always so long winded! I've never known another fuzzie owner, and I like sharing my experiences with those who can relate. I have so much to say!!! MOM- Seymour, We're getting you a new friend!! SEYMOUR-Is she gonna be like Nala? MOM-Kinda SEYMOUR- *chook,chook* [Posted in FML issue 1312]