Check the dryer hose, check inside the refrigerator/freezer, check behind the same, check all drawers, check the laundry basket, check closed boxes, check the pantry, check full (and closed) garbage bags, check inside couches, between pillows, between mattresses, check the patio, check the dishwasher, check the bathroom thoroughly, behind walls, underneath basin, etc. PRAY. One of my ferrets always tries to get out when I leave in the morning. Now I just pick him up, go outside, and gently toss him back in before closing the door. This way, I KNOW he's inside. A word of encouragement, my two little critters got out once, at around 7pm at night, 40 degrees out. They were staying in our garage at the time, and the door, unbeknownst to us, didn't close all the way for some reason. I thought I was going to die, I love those little buggers so much. We lived right next to a creek so I thought they were gone for good. I prayed and my husband (who rarely prays) prayed, and my mom prayed, and guess what? One of them came strolling inside at midnight (thank God). Then I saw the other one across the street at 3 am in the morning. I went out to call him (he knows his name), but he tore off, frightened. I went to where he last was (very slowly, so as not to scare him), and dropped Ferratone. I left a trail of ferratone all the way from where he was to the garage. Around 4:30 that morning, I heard something moving around in a bag near my bed. It was my sweet little Alex. But I've had many people (including vets) say it was really a miracle that they came back. I'll be praying your little guy finds his way back to you. And put out some ferratone. [Posted in FML issue 1834]