Hiya FMLers!!!! Well, first things first, I was a bit behind on the FML, I saw that Emily had posted asking about wether to adopt from pet stores, or breeders. People have different opinions, but most defenintly say BREEDERS. I agree. I know everytime we go into a pet store, there is something really bad going on there. I`ve never seen it so bad. Me and my step-mum went into a pet store to see the quality, they had an over-stock of ferrets, dehydrated, couldn`t get water, couldn`t even move. Of course we caused a scene. We go back later, in a few months, and they had 12 new arrivals. SAme condition. Luckily though, when we went this past weekend, they had no ferrets. I`ve seen some breeder condition, if the breeders breed too much, it could be bad, but its better than pet-stores. Personally, I`d go for a shelter, probably your best bet. Good luck while ferret hunting!! Bob Church posted this, and it made me crack up. >Q: "Help! My ferret's gums are bleeding around the canines? Any advice?" >A: Never squat neckid in front of your ferts. Especially if you are a guy. hmmmmm, ya think?!?! LOL!! They brought back one memory in special, when little Meggy was still around. Me, Marlene, and my dad were all sittin `round while the ferts were out. You see, dad is very picky, he doesn`t wear, well, umm, underpants. THERE I SAID IT! hehe. This is gonna be bad though, Marlene is gonna take this home and show it to dad!! hehehe! Well anywho, Meggy was jumping around among us, and dad had his legs spread out. Meggy just shot right in though one side of his shorts and right out through the other, but it wasn`t TOO fast. Dad freaked! He said if Meggy would have 'bit' anything, she wouldn`t be livin` there any more. We were laughing sooo hard. I wonder why dad didn`t think it was funny....hmm.... Condolences to everyone who has lost a fert. Be strong, you can make it :) I got to go now!! Oh yeah, BtW, *leans down and picks some flowers* For you Skeeter :) Take a few flowers, then give some to Pappy, and all the other ferts up there :) Bubbly buy buy ya`ll!! xoxo Jammy, The Ferret Chick [Posted in FML issue 2602]