to Bert and Ernie: Yes 2 is better than one and if you can get them both at the same time it will be easier. Most shelters have bonded pairs. And when ferrets bond, they *really* bond! Stove Chow sighting: still a few bags left at HomeDepot on Rt. 9 in Shrewsbury, Mass Symposium 2001 Sounds GREAT! would love to see Lady with Ermine/Ferret and fml folks too!!! count me in! Ferrets in hotels: I know a certain ferret who occasionally visits the Marriott and once made an unexpected appearance in the lobby--eeeek! Be VERY careful of tiny places--vents, AC units, under beds. Sometimes the bathroom can be a safe place if there is no accessible plumbing. Check out <http://www.petswelcome.com> for places that allow pets. I've also heard good things about Delta Dash but haven't used it myself. --Ronnie in Mass. looking for socks in all the wrong places [Posted in FML issue 2610]