Siani Most of what you suggest for an article for the Toronto paper sounds great, but I would recommend against a discussion of the trauma of babyhood at a ferret mill. While early weaning, altering and shipping may have an effect on long term health, I don't believe we have evidence of behavioral problems. After all, Marshall Farms ferrets are generally considered to be very docile. More important to mention would be the need for socializing and training from a young age, again just as with any pet. You may also want to mention that statistics show that ferrets are far less likely to cause severe injuries than dogs or cats, and reassure people that rabies is extremely rare in ferrets. I hope the paper will print your article. It is extremely important to provide accurate information to counterbalance the negative press sure to result from such an incident. Linda Iroff Oberlin, OH Help support the Ferrets Unlimited/Raisin Retreat Ferret Shelter by visiting http://www.iGive.com/html/ssi.cfm?cid=3585&mid=30146 [Posted in FML issue 2736]