My name is charlotte, though i often go by charlie. I have three ferrets, Wikket, a sable male MF I got in march in a rescue situation -- I had never even held a ferret before -- he was about 1 year at the time. George, a sable male of unknown beginnings, about four years old. He came to us about a month ago with Gracie (formerly Trashy), a tiny, tiny albino girl of about the same age. They were rescues also and doing very well now. I had never heard Wikket dook until the first time I let them play together. I found out about the list while trying to learn how to properly care for Wikket. Boy, have we both come a long way since! Thanks to all those who have helped. Flames -- let's move on please. Finally, I swear I think they're all telepathic. As soon as I start reading the list they start scaling bookcases, digging in my makeup, crawling inside my box springs, knocking things over. And of course if I get up for just a second I *have* to play with them. Oh, to be the slave of three furry slinkies! cjc [Posted in FML issue 2882]