This web site is dedicated to the special relationships I have with ferrets. They've enhanced my life in ways I never thought possible. I am most appreciative, grateful, respectful and blessed to be the caretaker of these wonderful and happy gifts.
The photo to the right is "Cosmo" who passed in June of 2004. My formal name for this miracle ferret is "Cosmonium". He was a very sweet loving boy. I rescued Cosmo along with Kaos in September 2001.
Cosmo and Kaos [photos to the left and below] had been "dumped" outdoors by their former owners to fend for themselves in 90 to 95 degree Florida summer heat and typically violent thunderstorms. Ferrets do not have sweat glands and don't survive in high temperatures for a long period of time.
Cosmo and Kaos were exceptions to the norm of heat intolerance. In fact, it's a miracle they survived outside for two weeks! In high heat, ferrets will likely die of heat stroke or heat exhaustion. They require a cool, dry environment. Ideal temperatures for ferrets are 65 to 76 degrees. Also, a blowing fan does not cool ferrets in hot weather — it only circulates the hot air.
Cosmo and Kaos were very much "bonded" to one another — like big brother and little sister. Cosmo even allowed Kaos to beat up on him from time to time.
In October 2003 Cosmo was diagnosed with insulinoma. Surgery was not an option so symptoms were being controlled with prednisolone twice daily. Cosmo responded beautifully to the treatment, but inevitably, in June 2004 he left us after a long tough battle with the insulinoma.
The pictures to the left and below are of my boy Klondike. He was considered a "REW", or red-eyed white. He and Tommy adopted me in August, 2000. 
Needless to say, Klondike was a very happy boy in his new home!
Klondike enjoyed having small pillows gently tossed at him while lying on his back, then he would kick the pillows back to me.
The photo to the left is of my big boy, Flasher. I adopted this gentle boy August 1999. He is truly my treasure!
Flasher with his buddies
Attila and Streaker, enjoying life in the "Ferrets of Merit" household.