I have noticed that many listmembers have sent posts to this list regarding their missing ferrets. I have a technique which works every time. Buy a really loud, obnoxious, "squeeker" toy and walk around all corners of the house or yard squeeking it rapidly... your ferret will respond by coming out of hiding and wanting immediete love. Try it, I hope that it saves you much unneeded hardships. [Posted in FML issue 1586]