I've been reading these FAQ's for about 8 months. My first ferret was lost when he got out the house, I dont't want to tell you how I felt for the following 2 or 3 months. He was only a year old. I have 2 other ferrets, a sable, Bandit, about 1 year old and a albino, Minx, about 6 months old. Both are supposed to Marsharll Farms ferret's, but only the albino, Minx has the tattoo's on his ears. Both have been raised on Totally Ferret food. I also have a very good vet that has extensive training with ferrets and offers the right ferret vacines. My fuzzies are kept in a 3 story cage when we are not home, and at night, but have the run of the house at all other times. (We also have a dog, and 2 cats who all seem to have a good time playing with each other , at least most of time. My ferrets love to walk on the leash, but their favorite time is early evening or at night. I just want to say that my fuzzies are very healthy and I may be interested in adopting 1 or 2 more in the Baltimore area (I am financially able to afford the normal medical expenses associated with ferrets). I would also like to meet with other ferret owners in my area. -- Mark A. Businsky [Posted in FML issue 1588]