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#1765152
Komodoboy
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Ferrets 
i have been wanting a ferret but ny mom wont let me i mean iv i save my money up why not i know alot about them any advice on how to convince my mom
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06/18/08 03:29pm
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#1765814
Rebecca Wright
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Message To: Komodoboy In reference to Message Id: 1765152
Ferrets
well why wont she let you have one? it depends on her reasons.... like if its cost (and your old enough and dont already have one) get a job so you can pay for it yourself all the time etc etc
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06/18/08 11:55pm
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#1767752
JosiesMom
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Message To: Rebecca Wright In reference to Message Id: 1765814
Ferrets
Your Mom may havemore insight than you realize. Ferrets are NOT just large cage pets - like a rat or a guinea pig - they are very active, interactive family members that require a LOT of committment. They are highly intelligent and require social interaction. They are great companions, but not generally suited for young people used to mice, gerbils and guinea pigs. Ferrets are just about 50/50 dog & cat. IOW they can be independent, litter box trainable, curious, explorers and climbers like cats, yet easily learn tricks, walk on leash, and socaible like a dog. They form definite bonds with their family and if ignored can develope self destructive behavior, or even serious health troubles. Ferrets have a more strict dietary need than dogs or cats and in order to be the healthiest they do best on a totally carnivorous diet consisting of whole prey and raw meaty bones. Ferrets can be fed kibbled diets, but these ferrets all too often develop severe dietary related health problems and this shortens their life. Check out other ferret sites for more info like yahoo groups NaturalFerrets, and Ferretopia forum. Rsponsible young people DO make great ferret keepers, but usually ferrets aren’t an ideal pet for young people.
Cheers!
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06/20/08 04:55pm
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Cinderellawkids
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Message To: JosiesMom In reference to Message Id: 1767752
Ferrets
I just want to add to how active they are. This past weekend my ferret somehow slipped into the garage. In the 3 hours he was missing, he chewed a hole into the dryer vent, and left the garage through it. He then managed to travel 8 houses down and was found in their garage eating their cat food. My cat doesnt even travel that far.
I will say when I found him, Ive never seen an animal so happy to see me as he was
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06/26/08 04:25pm
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