For 8 years we had two ferrets. The were the sweetest funniest pets. They were puppy playful till the day they died. Smart too they were totally litter trained and were free to run about the house. I never had a cat so well trained. We fed them ferret food because I have seen my Dad feeding his dogs on people food and his seem to always become obese and develop diabeties. we did give them the occasional guitless gourmet corn chip and they were in heaven. One thing to say about pets. Both of my ferrets came from a pet shop and they both died of cancer. Ferret mills are as bad as puppy mills. I will never buy another animal from a pet store. I know too many people who have bought animals with genetic defects because they weren't bred properly. We would like to get another pair of ferrets eventually but this time we will seek out a reputable breeder.

You know Jfain I believe you could get a really beautiful pet at the local shelter. I have received my best pets ever from shelters, you can look on-line at your own area SPCA and see what pets are available for adoption thru them. Also ther are pet rescue organizations that may help you fine a great new pet.

I know but my husband and I travel pretty often so a cat or dog would be more difficult. I don't think they have many ferrets at shelters. When we were traveling we could put them in the huge floor to ceiling cage we built for them and they would feed them selves for 3 days with no problems.

:)Cookie I had an awesome parakeet once named Gabby he could talk like nobodies business! They make terrific pets:)

IS YOUR BIRD A PARAKEET? I GOT HIM AND AFTER I WOULD GET THE KIDS OFF TO SCHOOL, WOULD PLAY WITH HIM, TRAIN HIM TO TALK, AND WE TOOK NAPS TOGETHER AND WERE TOGETHER ALL DAY LONG. HE & I WERE INSEPERABLE!