My BF has had ferrets for 15 years, she usually had 3-4 at a time, some rescues, she loved them. The down side is they have a strong odor, she washes them alot to help with this, they need to be let out and do pee and poop on the floor when out. When they get sick, and they all have at about 5 years of age, usually with adrenal disease vet care is very expensive as tehyare consisdered exotics. She is down to her last one and it was at the er vey all weekend not able to pee and it cost 1000.00 and it needs surgery which is another 1000.00. But she loves them. She got her first dog ever 6 years ago, a cavalier king charles spaniel and she does well with the ferrets. Chases but never touches them. I have babysat for them a few times and my Pom liked them but my Yorkie chased them but never got them. Hope this helps |