Hi everyone. I'm new to this list and to being owned by a ferret. It's so great to have this kind of medium. I read through the faqs and read a few books before we actually purchased our new little girl, Gadget. She's about 8wks old and full of spit and vinagar. I'm learning everyday what the term "ferret-proofing" means and I've also learned that what was ferret-proofed yesterday may not be so today. I was just telling a co-worker today about how great it is that Gadget uses her litter box 100% of the time, THEN tonight I found it. The secret poop patch. Well at least it's on the only tile in the house. It's kind of dirt colored so maybe thats why she uses it and why I didn't notice. Gadget was very nippy after we got her home but she must be getting better because I've notice my wounds are hardly noticable now :) . She is so much fun, I can spend hours just watching her play. We bought her a little stuffed hedgehog and she will attack it relentlesly. I also keep finding the hedgehog stuffed into some of the strangest places. Well I could go on and on but you've all been there so I'll resist the urge. Glad we found you so we can keep on learning! Debbie and Inspector Gadget [Posted in FML issue 1571]