Though you had good intentions, I believe you gave advice on a situation that you did not know all the details on. I'm not sure what information you based your opinion on--whether it was just this last post or whether you saw the original posts. This pet store has a history of being abusive to ferrets, and seeing that I witnessed one screaming right before my eyes while a clerk bent its arm back for nipping him, I think your idea of encouraging further ferret interest by this store a bit naive. Abuse doesn't just magically go away because of well wishing visits by ferret specialists. This owner should NEVER sell ferrets again, nor should any store with its track record. I think most people concerned about ferrets would agree with my position once they knew all the facts and would not entertain the idea of encouraging a store known for its abuse to try selling ferrets again, just for the sake of promoting ferrets. The owner used the excuse that they were too wild because he mistreated them, not because they are too wild. He was just trying to get himself off the hook. But beyond just this case, I completely disagree with your stance on the promotion of ferrets. I personally don't think promotion is that important to begin with, and certainly not at the risk of mistreatment of ferrets. I think the treatment of ferrets should be the top priority of all of us. Whether or not they are a popular pet--I don't really care. J. Christen . Jenkon International, Inc. . http:\\www.jenkon.com . 360-256-4400x2537 [Posted in FML issue 1843]