Hi, I bring my ferrets everywhere with me. Both have a harness and leash which I use when outdoors. I also carry them in a backpack which they usually curl up in and sleep. My female Megan is the most quiet and meek ferret I have ever seen. I have always let people hold her and pet her. Now Loki is a different matter. He is 4 months old and still learning that fingers are not for biting. I never let anyone toiuch him, because I have heard that New Hampshires laws would allow him to be put down and tested for rabies if he drew blood. Not that he ever has. I happened to be talking to a man who told me that in New HAmpshire the law is that all ferrets must be in a pet carrier outside of their homes. He told me that they could be seized even if they are on leashes. Does anyone know if this is true or not? I had written a couple of weeks ago about Megan losing weight, but no one responded. I am still concerned about her weight loss. I have begun taking Loki out of the cage and allowing Megan to eat first. Once she has finished, I take her out for playtime. She is eating so I wonder if what was happening was Loki was pushing her out of the way and not letting her get food. He then uses the food dish as a toy and dumps the remaining food, leaving none for poor hungary Megan. Any ideas would be appreciated. Lisa-Outwitted by her four footed babies who have escaped the ferret safe room. Try another barrier! Megan-A raisen a raisen, my kingdom for a raisen Loki-Can't hide those toes from me! Harry the dog-Can I teach those furballs my trick of opening the front door to escape? Molly the bird_ I think a saw a ferret! [Posted in FML issue 1954]