Here is a cute story for everyone to enjoy. My little Moser is such an intelligent little girl. I finally figured out how to make a collar for my 3 ferrets that would actually stay on them. It is made of leather shoelace and a bell. I tie the lace in a strong knot around their necks and since the shoelace is so thin it is difficult for them to use their little hands to pull the collar over their heads. Hah- I finally out smarted them this time! NOT! This collar has been the best thing ever for about 5 months until just recently. I took Moe into our home, because she was with an owner who should never have had a ferret in the first place. This person kept her outdoors in a fish tank on cedar bedding, and never really paid any attention to her. She was 9 months old and hadn't been spayed and was probably fed cheap cat food if anything at all. Anyway, Moser found a wonderful home with us and loves the boys (Norman and Gizzy) who play with her and keep her entertained. One day Norman's collar was off, and when I found it the knot had been untied. Hmmm...I guess my knot wasn't tight enough, but why are the ends wet and semi-chewed? No problem- new collar for Norm. Then a couple of days later his collar was off again the collar looked the same- untied knot, semi-chewed, and wet. There is no way that Norm could have done it himself. Then about a 5 days later both Norm and Giz were missing their collars. Same description on the collar as before- knot untied, semi-chewed, and wet. So, I started thinking- Moser is the only one with a collar still on. Hmmmm- the boys must be asking her to get the stinkin' collars off of their necks, so she does it at night while everyone (my husband and I, Norm, and Gizzy)is asleep. My gang never stops amazing me I'll tell you. Melanie and the gang (Gizzy, Norman, and Moe) [Posted in FML issue 2088]