Steve, Shelter ferrets are as different as any other as far as personality goes. Most, from my experience, are very appreciative of a new home. My stongest memory from our shelter, is of Falcor. She had been with us for quite some time and she and I had formed a stong bond. However, when her perspective adoptive parents arrived at our shelter with their young kit looking for a companion, Falcor seemed to know. During the long interview process with the adoptees, Falcor, for some reason, wanted me to pick her up. She cuddled in my arms for the last half hour. I thought she had gone to sleep. Then, she roused, kissed my hands and arm, then wanted down. She went over to the carrier and climbed in. She waited until the adopters placed the kit in with her. She cleaned the kit and curled up with her. She knew it was time to leave and she had said her goodby to me. She was ready to go to her new home. We received several calls from the people who adopted her. Falcor and their kit have made a lasting bond and is quite happy her new home. If you are considering a shelter ferret, I'd recommend taking your kit and letting them pick out one another. Shelter ferrets need homes too. Good luck. Dick B. [Posted in FML issue 1865]