"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> "Gary" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Ophelia wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Would you not consider getting a cat?
>> >
>> > I've had cats all my life until the ferret introduction. I just like
>> > their personalities much better. Just sad that they don't last very
>> > long.
>>
>> Yes it must be very hard. It depends if you feel you need a pet until
>> you
>> retire. A cat just might fit the bill??
>
> No. I don't *need* some animal but I do like them all. As far as
> companions, I've learned that ferrets are the coolest for me. I so
> remember when 11 years ago or so, daughter needed to move back in with
> me for a bit and she had ferrets. I knew nothing about them at the
> time and I even resisted her bringing in new pets.
>
> Long story short, once she moved in, she started going off all the
> time and neglecting the ferrets. Gary don't play that so in her
> absence I started taking care of them and got to know them. When she
> moved out a year later, she had to find a home for the ferrets. I told
> her, "NO. These are MY ferrets now. They stay." I've been hooked ever
> since. :-D

) I guess there is no turning for you now <g>

Tell me Gary, what is their average life span?

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