Hi! I'm a month long lurker who just got my little Beastie a few weeks ago. He's 10 months, 2 lbs & his name IS Beastie. Just a couple of observations. On the list of "national" ferret org.s around I didn't see the National Ferret Association - currently being advertized on rec.pets. Also, if you wanted to tattoo - why not shave the beatie's belly & tattoo there. Hair could be shaved if the fuzz ball was found - or for identification if needed? You could even use Social Security numbers - maybe. Rick Eichenlaub I BELIEVE in MIRACLES! [log in to unmask] (I'm in the miracle business) [Posted in FML issue 1374]