Hi all, First we had a run of ferrets passing on to The Happy Dooking grounds, now we have a run on new ferrets. My aged carpet shark will be joining the others within a few months, most likely. Knowing this, and fearing being ferretless for the first time in nearly twelve years, I started hunting for another ferret. I convinced my SO that this was really what I wanted for my birthday, so earlier this evening [after a few days looking] I came home with a beautiful little sable female about eight weeks old. She is calmer than your average kit of that age, and like my very first ferret, she is very kissy and cuddly. She sits in my lap and watches TV [I think all the motion on the screen makes her uneasy, so she keeps an eye on it] or climbs up onto my shoulder and winds herself into my hair. Not only is she good with me, she is cuddly with him as well. My old man V'orri is a one woman ferret. He used to bite everyone except me. He no longer seems to do this now that he is aging and ill. {Although he seems *real* interested in the new girl. Maybe it will perk him up.} Only problem I am having is convincing myself to put her down and let her adjust :). Anyhow, I am looking for a name. The SO suggested Kayla. Is anyone else using this name? I'll be delving into my sci-fi and fantasy books plus anything else I think might be inspirational. :) For Manuel : I am 33, V'orri is almost 6-1/2, the nameless baby is about 8 weeks old. Just had to boast. I am absolutely thrilled with my birthday present :) Janice Underwood Silk CGC [greyhound] Schenectady, NY V'orri [silver mitt ferret] e-mail: [log in to unmask] nameless female sable ferret kit [Posted in FML issue 1349]