Could someone provide a statistic with reference for the estimated number of ferrets in the US? I also believe there is a reference that says ferrets are the third most popular pet. The North Coast Ferret Shelter (Bev Fox and I) was (were?) interviewed by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and I told the reporter I would get numbers for him. The photographer is coming tomorrow to take pictures. [Smile, Stinky! --that's one of the ferrets, not Bev :-)] Will let y'all know if/when an article appears. Linda [Posted in FML issue 1619]