[Bill -- I'm not sure if this is suitable for the FML, but I'll leave that to your judgement. Thanks.] [Moderator's note: It's fine - networking in this fashion with other ferret folks is one reason for this list. BIG] I have to go to the UK from 1-17 December and my house mate will also be away. For short trips, a lady from a pet-sitting service looks after my 2 ferrets, but, at $18 per day and the fact that the lady knows next to nothing about ferrets, this is out of the question for this long, imminent trip. I appreciate the potential problems of introducing newcomers, but I was wondering if an FMLer in the Washington DC metropolitan area (or even Baltimore, no problem) would be prepared to take in my 2 for the duration of my trip, and a small consideration, of course. Both are "fixed" and have always been in good health with all shots and routine vet visits up-to-date. Frederick the Great (sable, that used to be a bit pudgy) is approaching 5 years old and Dinky (AKA Monsterlet, and an albino) is almost 3.5 years. No unusual habits (for ferrets anyway) -- Fred is into pantyhose and black (only) underwear; Dink goes for anything that is in a purse (she loves that AMEX card!). If anyone would be interested, please email me directly at [log in to unmask] and we can arrange a pre-trip meeting. Hoping someone can help. Anthea Gotto [Posted in FML issue 1380]