I have been faithfully reading the FML since august, and while I don't (yet) own a ferret, I have found all of your postings educational and amusing. Here's my problem...my SO wanted me to ask the manager of our apartment complex if we could have a ferret before we got one as not to get kicked out.(we are allowed to have some pets ie. birds, but no dogs or cats) The manager asked the owners in Denver and they said no. I would have no problem with this, I mean, they do *own* the buildings :) but for their reason for this answer. They dont want me to have a ferret because they feel that a ferret is like a cat and does not belong in a cage. Yes, the ferret would have to be caged in a ROOMY cage during the day while I'm gone, but it would get at LEAST eight hours of liberty a day. If it were possible, I would let it run loose all of the time...then they would probably complain about it being unsupervised! If any one could send me email regarding ferrets and cages that I might be able to snail mail forward to the owners, it would be greatly appreciated. I might not change their minds, but at least I'll feel (slightly) better. TIA Katrina A Kinsley P.S. Not to rip on any one...but I have a problem with hamsters and gerbils being considered *disposible* pets. Any animal you buy becomes a life that you are responsible for. 'nuf said. [Posted in FML issue 1364]