Why more than two? Well, I call it "Ferret Math Syndrome" among other things. All the ferrets I personally own (currently 10) just sort of "spoke to me" in a sense. There was just something unique about each and every one of my fuzzy kids. I fell in love and gave them a home. I guess that's how it happened. :) As for food and vet bills, well, that's why God invented credit! LOL, just kidding. Seriously, my job is very good and secure, so it really isn't a problem. I'm no millionaire, mind you, but I've always put the needs of my animals before my own. I have a set budget for food and regular vet expenses, and I always try to have money set aside in an "emergency fund" for unexpected trips to the vet. Yes, ferret math has me as a victim, but I'm a happy victim! They say that double your pleasure is double your fun...well, with me it's 10 times the pleasure is 10 times the fun. <G> Take care everyone! Jen & The Kids Q, Jedi, Minx, Gizmo, Jekyll, Hyde, Jake, Elwood, Moose & Chloe [Posted in FML issue 2584]