Ulrike, I know there have been posters from Brazil before, but have not noticed them on the list lately. Hopefully they have just been lurking and can provide you with some information. I would think that supplies could be ordered internationally if they are scarce within the country. Concerning the 6 month quarantine I am aware of a push to rescind this practice, but the last I read it could be a few more years. I understand that it is difficult to find good kennels for the quarantine, and that some animals are never the same. You would know more about this since you actually live there and I'm in Texas! Now I'm not recommending this, but I have heard that a lot of people smuggle their beloved pets back into Britain by flying or driving to France and then crossing the channel in a car by ferry or driving thru the chunnel. Essentially they are pulling a "California" and are hiding their pets in their cars and playing the radio loudly. I recently read of a family that successfully smuggled their shepherds back in by sedating them and putting them into the trunk of the car till they had crossed. I imagine the owners are missing their ferrets greatly and don't want to do without them for another year, but I hope they make the best decision for the ferrets. Good Luck- Shelly [Posted in FML issue 2497]