Hello FML, Ferret induced (near) heart attack (FIHA) has struck again. This morning, which will be yesterday by the time you all read this, I let the two "Rug Rats" out to play as usual. Nikita has been digging at the carpet in a corner behind my TV set for some time now. I've been trying to stop her without any success. (she's developed an immunity to vinegar) Anyway, after shower & a shave I looked for both Scooter & Nikita to play with. Scooter came right up to me but Nikita is nowhere to be found which is the exact opposite of normal so I knew something was wrong. After checking every spot possible in my small apartment, I called for 'Kita and whistled like I do every time I give them Ferretone. After a few seconds, I heard scratching behind the TV set. I looked in the corner and heard more scratching but no 'Kita. I pulled back the corner of the carpet and there she was. Apparently, there is a gap between the floor boards and the wall where 'Kita (a.k.a. "Stinker" as of now) had gotten down into the rafters. LUCKILY, she came when I whistled. FIHA - it's not just a near fatality - it's an experience (to be avoided) BTW - I attended the Minnesota Ferret Association Fall Fun Fest this weekend and met some of the other members and got to meet Bob & his wife whom I've E-mailed on several occasions. What a great group. It was mentioned that there were about 80 ferrets present! A good time was had by all. Thanks to the MFA members who set it up - I had a great time. Finally, I've gotten several E-mails wanting to find out about the $56.50 plus S&H three level cage from Safeguard. The number to get a catalog is: 1-800-433-1819 Safeguard Products, Inc. Regards, Phil & The "Dooks" of Hazard [Posted in FML issue 1701]