I've been lurking -- but here's my two cents (one for each fuzzy). I moved to tampa from Columbus Ohio five years ago. Before the move there were two incidents of ferrets severely biting infants. These were documented and the photos sad and appalling. Not to stand up for old Jungle Jack, but precedence was set in Ohio. As a parent and pet owner, it is up to the adults in the household to ensure the safety of both the children and the pets.The ferrets cannot be blamed, the infants cannot be blamed; the adults must be blamed. As a resident of Odessa, Fl ( I refuse to be a Tampon, the closest big city), I was interested in the post that referred to a shelter in Sarasota. Can anyone fill me in? I can't find a shelter in Tampa/St.Pete. I'm more than willing to volunteer time and home to shelter/foster ferrets. Last note- pleae don't flame poor Roger's wife. Toddlers can be a handful without fuzzies around to add to the madness. You're not there, you don't know, be patient with her. Time will tell. Advising him to dump her will is not in the best interest of her, Roger, the kid, or the fuzzies! Let's be supportive! Peace- Jody Fernandez [log in to unmask] Any act of kindness, no matter how small, is never wasted. - Aesop [Posted in FML issue 2541]