To Scott&Jessica Russell <[log in to unmask]> about the ferret scare. How lucky you are, hope it stays with you. Belle and Tigger LOVE to get outside and play, they can't get enough of it; I just can't keep up with them. Belle wants to go one way and Tigger the other way. They haven't been out in a while because they both lost their harness' Belle one day, Tigger the very next. I have to order more. Now they have to stay in their cage when they go outside. One thing I did want to mention was to be careful of large birds, my mother mostly warns me of Hawks. My mom reads allot and watches allot of documentaries and is convinced that Hawks or other large birds can come down and swoop our baby fuzzies up never to be seen again. I've never seen it happen but you never know if it is possible. Didn't want to read about that one happening and not share my concern. (If anyone has a Hawk as a pet no offense intended) To Amy Robbin <[log in to unmask]> about Introducing Dogs to the house. First I want to let you know how happy I am that the fuzzies were not hurt. After reading some horror stories I had to get away from the Internet for a while, I just couldn't handle it. Some of the things that happens in this world are very upsetting. I can understand wanting/needing a dog for protection. I love Rottweiler's (never had one but played with friends puppies). If I were you I would get as much info as possible from the previous owners as to the temperament and history. I mean down to the last detail to include sensitive spots like ears, paws and mouth. My fuzzies always go for these spots on my dog to clean his ears, smells around his mouth and attack his paws and legs. I have seen the reaction of other dogs with these sensitive spots go off on other dogs and lets face it all it takes is one second for a dog to snatch up a ferret shack/chomp or whatever if the ferret does something he/she doesn't like (not trying to upset you). I am still very careful with my dog because I know it could happen. I would try to find out if he/she is a bird or squirrel chaser which is not a big deal but I would be concerned if they have ever tasted blood. In my experience which is not allot once an animal has tasted blood they seem to change. I would do the same thing with the separation and strict supervised play/introduction time. I would start off with switching blankets to get use to each others smells and starting off with five minutes of you holding ferrets in your arms around the dog and progress from there. That's what we did with our 9 week old Shar-pei puppy. Puppies are of course a whole lot easier and may be a good alternative considering that most puppies I know start to get base to their bark at a couple months if not sooner. Kylo adjusted well after his first bit or I should say gash by Belle just under his eye. Belle was use to having ALL the squeaky toys and when Kylo at 9 weeks went after one she was not havin' that and let him know. To this day she wants nothing to do with him, except to use him as the occasional bridge to get to coffee table; and even at his adult weigh of 40 lbs. she still puts him in his place from time to time, mostly when Kylo mistakes Belle for Tigger and wants to play and Kylo respects her and leaves her alone. Tigger on the other hand loves to play with Kylo. Kylo will be 2 in December, Belle 4 in July, Tigger 3 this past August and it has been great the way they adjusted to each other, even though I am still careful that Tigger and Kylo don't get too out of control. It is very funny to see a 40 lb. Shar-pei (which if you didn't know is a Chinese fighting dog bread to fight) act like a ferret. He tries to fit where Tigger and Belle fit. I know when I come home and see the television 2 extra feet away from the wall, Kylo hides his toys, and sits on top and on the arm of the sofa like Tigger and Belle. Well I can go on and on, but instead I will wish you and everyone else with fuzzies the best of luck. Anna, Belle, Tigger & Kylo Tigger: "Kylo, I bet you can't catch me" Belle: "Take one step closer to that squeaky toy and you'll be getting stitches by night fall" Kylo: "Tigger, I'll distract Belle and you make a break for the squeaky toy and I'll met you in the bedroom" [Posted in FML issue 2812]