I have been a ferret fiend only since January. Yes, my first fuzzy, Peanut, came home from a pet shop. The other 5 came from rescues/shelters. Prior to Peanut's arrival, I took a few weeks to educate myself via internet, magazines, books, etc. I wanted to know what was required and what to expect tomorrow, a month, a year and 5 years from now. When we decided to expand our family over the summer, I wanted to provide a home to a ferret in need. I do work at a cat rescue, so it was only natural for me to seek out a shelter. I was amazed at the number of shelters in my area (Southeastern PA). I have spoken to more than half a dozen personally and I have not come across ONE single shelter or representative from any group that was anything less than helpful. In fact, while everyone was impressed that I took the time to educate myself, everyone offered a wealth of resources and information, asking NOTHING in return. These people are truly angels to an animal that suffers from misconceptions and myths, they open their heart, home and wallet to take in what society has grown bored with. Mr. Church, what more can you ask from a person? Is every ferret in every ferret shelter, adoptable, no. But is every human the best loving, caring, understanding person they can be, obviously not. Is every ferret shelter volunteer or director doing the best they can to make life better for every fuzzy that is unloved, abused, abandoned or unwanted. Yes, I believe they are and I have five wonderful, lovable, affectionate 'unadoptable' fuzzies to prove it. Jennifer and my babies - Peanut, Jack, Rose, Sweetie, Sid and Brandy [Posted in FML issue 2518]