It's with a heavy heart that I make this post. Recently my wife and I became new parents. Real parents that is, we've been "furry" parents for quite some time now. I've always thought low of people who "got rid" of their ferrets for reasons I didn't approve of, and I can't believe I am now putting myself in the position for the same ridicule. I now understand the thought that must have gone into the decisions these people made because I have put a lot of thought and soul into this one. My wife and I both work full time, and with our new addition, we simply have not had the time nor effort to care for our 2 ferrets properly. They eat well and we always make sure they are not thirsty, but they rarely get a chance to get out anymore because by the time my wife and I have time alone, we are so emotionally and completely exhausted we just want to go to sleep, or cry..but sometimes we're too tired for that too :) Except for their litter, their cage hasn't been cleaned out in ages and I feel simply awful about our neglect. I simply feel that our babies might be better cared for at this point in our lives by someone else, although it saddens me greatly. To put it short, they are male and female almost a year old and above average in size. They come from a private breeder and have been spayed/neutered and have all their shots. They are sweet and wonderful and love each other a lot. They dont' nip and are very playful. They come with a hammock, a very nice 16 oz water bottle, deep attached food dish, 3 level cage (there might actually be some carpet left on the levels!), bell collars, about 15 pounds of ultrablend food and other assorted toys. I am not looking to make a profit or anything, but money is tight. I was hoping to adopt them out for about $200 OBO for all...though I am willing to drive to find them a new home, I would consider less if I didn't have to. The most important thing is finding them a good home, not the money. Please email me for more info on the babies if you're interested, and thanks for your time. Nicholas [Posted in FML issue 2178]