Anne wrote: >...adjusting to being moved. In my experience, the older the ferret, the >more it suffers with the move generally. We try to keep the bedding in >the cage the ferret came in with the ferret at least for the first few >days if at all posible. We agree wholeheartedly with this portion of the post. Many older ferrets who arrive at the shelter are in compromised health-- it is far too devastating for the to be left in a strange place- This complicates the health condition and on several occasions we have had to put them on life support with forced feedings, sub-q fluids etc. Though they survive (unless their health is in deplorable condition) the spirit of the older animal seems to be somewhat deprived of joy-- these are just my observations, BUT we have seen the scenario over and over-- something we should think about when choosing to alter our lifestyles! As far as English Ferrets-- in England the ferrets are not actually kept the same as indoor pets--most often they are outside animals who on occasion share the humans abode-- this might make a difference with going to "a different" location-- all conjecture-- or supposition I admit-- Sheila any comments?? fondly in ferrets- alicia at ferret wise [Posted in FML issue 2281]