I have the most DE-LIGHTFUL tail er tale to tell. We hear so many pet store horror tales that I had to tell you all about one pet store that I nominate for "ferret friendly store of the year". I was at a local pet store, Fin, Fur & Feather yesterday. This was the store I purchased my very first ferret at and they are always super nice and knowledgable. I went right to the babies and saw two darling sables curled up sleeping. The pet tech (not salesperson...these folks are smart and professional) started a conversation with me. I mentioned how darling the kits were and she talked to me for a few minutes, realized I was ferret friendly and said to me, "I feel just aweful, the dark one is a terrible biter and we don't know what we are going to do". I said that that wasn't the worst thing ever and started tellin her about the rescue, Layla, I got over the summer from a lady who was terrified of this "vicious" biter. Took me about 2 months, but the only thing Layla does now with her mouth is give me a 10 minute tongue bath when I pick her up....and she was B-A-D!!! Well, the girl (Dianna) at the pet store asked me if I "rescued" ferrets. I was a bit hesitant at first and started to tell her about the MaFF shelters, but she said..."I would really love it if I could follow up on how he does". Believe it or not guys...she *gave* me this 6 week old MF male. Gorgeous!!! I didn't give her a chance to change her mind!!! I brought him home, transfered him to a spare cage and gave him flannel shirts, food, water, litter pan and then just left him alone to relax. When hubby got home I told him about "Killer's" problem, but he really didn't look all that nasty. After dinner, we let him out to romp in the family room with the other 5 kidz. He just could not believe what was happening. He ran, danced, pounced, giggled, dooked and practically turned himself inside out!!! After he had worn himself out I went to pick him up with gloves on (I did witness his biting in the pet store). I thought better of it and decided to give him one barehanded chance. Holding my breath I picked him up...he squirmed a bit...turned, looked at me and licked my hand!! Before the night was out he had fallen asleep on my chest under my chin while I read my book. He is an absolute delight!!!! I called the pet store this AM and asked if she was sure she gave me the right ferret. When I told her the story she was dumbstruck. She told me the owner had left this "problem" up to her, but they had checked with MF and a ferret returned for biting does not stand good odds...they pretty much told her he would be euthanized. She told me she would not sell him for fear he would bite someone and/or have someone "throw him away" when he didn't work out. She is so happy he has a good home and is responding in a ferret like manner that she reassured me that he is in the right place. She promised to come visit him and the phone call ended with two very happy ferret owners (of course she has a ferret at home...but for some reason Killer didn't take to her...maybe too many other pet smells). Now I have to give him a nicer name and seeing as Bonnie has adopted him and they look alike he may end up as Clyde...I know, boring but better than Killer ;) Sorry this is long...it is just such a great story!!! Dooks to you! Janet [Posted in FML issue 2098]