Hi everybody! I guess I've been on this list for just a couple of days. I've been fascinated wiht ferrets for years and yesterday, I finally got one. He doesn't have a name yet :>( but it won't be for long. This little guy is just a 'kit' and I'm not quite sure how young he is, but he is tiny, 10" stretched heat to 'hinney' not counting his tail. I was told he have been neutered and 'de-scented'. Since he is a little wobbly on his feet, he must be very young. One thing that has amazed me is how affectionate he is, and already knows how to 'entice'us to play with him. Litter box training and such are the issue now, but one reason I've decided to go ahead and introduce us is to as why, oh why, oh why in the world would these little furries be illegal anywhere? Which leads me to my second question about the House Bill 295. If passed, what exactly will it provide for us? Anyway, we love our little boy and now can't help but wonder why it took so long to make the decision to get a "fur ball". One more thing, a response to Kelleen Andrews and her beautiful 'Ode To Racy', it brought tears to my eyes and made me sob. My heart goes out for you. I've had a similar loss with one of my cats.......his allergy to flea bites got so bad I had to put him to rest and the pain I felt was overwhelming, but, with time...... Paul, John, and (heehee to be named soon!) [Posted in FML issue 1375]