I just joined the list several days ago and this is my first post, so here it goes... Someone asked today whether it was o.k. to leave their little fuzzy out-and-about during the day when they're not home. I always let my little man (Fezzick) out but restricted to my bedroom. I hate keeping him in his cage and since my room is ferret-proofed I don't have to worry. If you do this, though, make sure your fuzzball can't fit under the door (I have to block mine with a board). It also helps if you have carpet that you don't mind getting destroyed! It's definitely worth it, though, to come home and find little Fez curled up under my covers, happy and safe. By the way, I loved the "Everything I Need to Know in Life I Learned From my Ferret" (sorry- I'm not sure who posted it). [Posted in FML issue 1412]