Anon Since you have not paid for the ferrets/cages, you haven't got a legal leg to stand on. It makes no difference how much money, time and love you have put into them. Did you sign any kind of contract or agreement when you got these ferrets? If so, you are bound by the conditions of the contract. Send the breeder another check for the full amount agreed on, and make sure this one won't bounce. You want to send a check rather than money order so you will have proof if they cash it. Linda Iroff Oberlin, OH 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 2818]