Sherri Murphy <[log in to unmask]> Dick Bossart <[log in to unmask]> - I found JAVMA, but only individual mailboxes. I'd like to know where to go for the articles & particularly the yearly Rabies Surveillence reports. Can you tell me how to get there? Also the Paisley & Lauer article >& 5. Childs G: What to do with a ferret. *Community Aminal Control* 1987; >6: 10-13 6. Need for data on ferrets that bite, eat human flesh, or develop >rabies. *Calif Morbid* 1986; 7:1 7. King C: *Immigrant killers* New York, >Oxford University Press Inc, 1985. Are any of these on line? Thanks Terri MacEachern <[log in to unmask]> I - I'm always thrilled when someone finds the true joy of these little fuzzfaces. But consider that there are lots of ferrets who are given up by people your own age. Ask yourself these questions BEFORE you get your new addition: - Will I have after-school activities that will take up too much of my time? - Will my school work take up too much of my time? - Will dating take up too much of my time? - Will I be going away to school within the next few years? - Will I have enough time or will I be too busy? I've heard the lame excuses "I just don't have enough time." & "Little Pickaname just doesn't take care of it anymore." so many times I could just SCREAM! (& I usually do after I get off the phone) I'm sure you've read that ferret shelters are overflowing & there are lots of once loved but now unwanted ferrets in need of homes - kits to old timers. They know the personality of the frit & will give you correct information on care & handling. Shelters are always looking for loving permanent homes & are very careful who they adopt to. I don't mean to insult any responsible pet stores out there, but for the most part they only tell you what you want to hear in order to make a sale. Please think very carefully about the responsibility that you're taking on for another life & make an informed decision BEFORE you get a ferret. Juliana Georgia Domestic Ferret Association (GDFA) & luv & licks Frodo, Rocks, Anola Gay, SNAFU, FUBAR, Tabu, Chaos, & Tuxedo [Posted in FML issue 1735]