We use vinyl cut to the inside dimensions of the cage floor. It works really well for us. I can vacuum and/or spray it then wipe it off. I also get the carpet sample "squares" and put those on top for cushioning. Sometimes I get them for free and sometimes I pay a $1.00 each. I vacuum them to keep them clean and when they get beyond cleaning, I throw them out. I also use athletic shoe boxes. I tape the lid onto it then cut a hole in one of the lower corners or on the end. I also punch some "air holes" around the sides just to be safe. I put a baby receiving blanket inside and they LOVE it. I even have a "2-story" one. They climb up to get in the top one. I stacked two together and taped around both boxes. One has a hole on the end and the other opening is on the side. I also include towels and blankets on the floor of their cage for when they want to sleep outside. And of course they have blankets in their hammocks. Our cage is a three floored model by Peter Koch. The top level has a sleep box, extra blankets, food bowl and a water bottle. The middle floor has the 2-story sleep box, extra blankets and a water bottle. The bottom floor is FULL of litter boxes! Not much room for accidents. There is a small cat box, a corner box, one that has a low front and a plastic shoe box size storage box. There is a bit of room for them to get off the ramp and out the door. The rest is potty city. We have a water bowl on the living room/ferret room floor. They seem to like it better than the H20 bottles. One of our guys, (Harvey) is a "snorkeler". Sometimes I drop raisins in and watch him submerge his head. Too funny! I think I'll try the pool thing. I bet he would really enjoy it! I enjoyed the post about following a bewildered person out into the parking lot. I've done that too! :0) Hugs to all, Tequita and Larry Williamson Ferret Haven The Piedmont Ferret Association "The Miracle Of Life Is Found In All Creation" [Posted in FML issue 2595]