Where can I get Cheweasel? I have been wanting to offer my ferrets softened rawhide, but never got around to it. Introductions: It will not change your ferrets intrinsic nature to get other ferrets. They will remain as sweet or as vicious as always. Most appreciate the company. The introduction process can be kind of loud, and I have seen a little blood, but peace will usually prevail. Ferret maulings: Don't drag dogs into it. The same people who think ferrets are dangerous also support breed specific legislation against large dog breeds. The truth is that most serious incidents involving animals result from poor supervision and training on the part of the owner and a stupid sentimental streak that ignores the signs of danger. No, little Switchblade never showed any signs of aggression until he ripped Johnny's face off. Yes, we only bought this pit bull boxer rottweiler wolf hybrid because he was such a cute puppy. Anyway, my point is that saying ferrets kill fewer babies than dogs is only going to cause problems for dog-lovers. Some people don't like animals. The only defense for ferrets or dogs against baby mauling accusations is to point the finger directly back at the owner of the dangerous animal and ask: Why didn't you obedience train this animal? Why did you leave the baby in a playpen downstairs with the ferret? Why weren't you supervising your toddler when he shoved a pencil in the dog's ear? Why did you ignore the signs of aggression/fear/fear-aggression/dementia/whatever and allow this dog access to children/neighbors/etc? Why didn't you niptrain this kit? Why don't you keep the cat indoors if you know it hates people? Why are you keeping an elephant in captivity and forcing it to perform tricks in front of thousands of people? -Catherine [Posted in FML issue 1918]