Thanks to everyone who replied to my post a while back. I was having trouble with ants in the cage and litter box and received a few suggestions: peppermint, cinnamon and two-sided tape. Both worked for a while but the ants were quite determined. Tonight my husband thought of placing the wheels of the cage in dishes full of water, and hooray! they don't get in! I thought I'd share the idea... Tonight I noticed a yellowish zit-like pimple on Cutie's belly and another one around her ear. They are about 1 millimeters in size. I am wondering if anyone has come across that before? I am hoping that it's just an ant bite and will not lead to something more serious... <keeping my fingers crossed> Last time I wrote I was considering a companion for Cutie. She is a MF female, about 3 months old. Many kind-hearted people suggested a shelter, and I thought I would give a less fortunate ferret a second chance at a loving home. Well, here's the update: I have called and/or e-mailed all the contacts I have of local ferret shelters AND dog/cat shelters in Broward (and a few in Dade) that occasionally take in ferrets. No responses. I guess everyone's too busy taking care of them to place them??? Many happy dooks to all. Tina. [Posted in FML issue 2573]