Oh, I would never ever ever ever own a ferret either. I once bought one that was not neutered or descented. (I was young and knew nothing about them.) He was so evil! He was the meanest pet I have ever had. I'd never had so much pain inflicted on me in my entire life as the week I had that ferret. I know lots of people say they are great pets, but I will never have anything to do with them. That was such a horrible experience.