Hello fellow ferret lovers! My name is Dawn (and if you couldn't tell by the title I'm from Alaska). I'm an avid ferret lover. Two years ago I adopted three ferrets; Shiva, Mangey, and Apollyon. They came from a rescue here in Alaska and were all old ferrets who needed a loving home to rest in until they could pass. Shiva passed away pretty abruptly about three months in, due to, what I'm assuming was a combination of old age and the shock of being in a shelter and then being placed in my new home. Shiva was the tiniest of the three ferrets and very independent. She was always off doing her own thing and let it be known that she didn't listen to anyone. She always managed to crawl into the craziest spots around my home. Silly girl. Mangey and Apollyon were a bonded pair. Mangey passed away after a battle with adrenal disease. She was such a sweet old girl. She didn't do much, as she was quite old and fat- but she enjoyed being my lap ferret. Apollyon was my big boy. He was a HUGE albino ferret with a big personality. He loved playing with my cats and just being an energetic little ferret. For an old man, he was quite active. He went on a few trips with me and was a great harness-walker. He lived the longest and we definitely developed a very close relationship. Unfortunately near the end of his life I moved to a new home and I think the stress of the new location caused him to really take a turn with his health. I was absolutely devastated when I lost him (as I was the other two), and since his loss I haven't gotten another ferret. I'd love to add more ferrets into my family someday in the future, but I'm just not ready at the moment. I got on here to share in the adventures of other ferret-loving families and experience the joy and annoyances and love that come with these little creatures. I look forward to meeting all of you- and your furry kids!