10 COMMANDMENTS FOR A RESPONSIBLE FERRET GUARDIAN

1.  My life is likely to last 5-10 years, any separation from you will be painful.
    When you decide to make me part of your   life, let it be forever. If at some time
    in our lives you cannot keep me, make sure that my new home will provide what I
    need and will supply the love, care, and socialization I crave.

2.  Let me teach you to understand me and what I need from you. I will test you from
    time to time to make sure you remember the lessons. 

3.  Keep me safe and secure. Protect me from others that would harm me. I depend on you.
    You are my lifeline.

4.  Talk to me and cuddle me. Your voice to my ears is as enjoyable as birds sweetly are
    to yours. Your gentle touch is as warm as the soft rays of sun.

5.  I need fresh nutrititional food and fresh water, warm clean blankets to cuddle in
    during winter, cool clean blankets to lay on in the heat in the summer. My litter
    box and cage should be cleaned daily. Hugs and social time each and every day. Do
    not put me in a cage outside. I belong inside with my family.

6.  I will make many mistakes. I am not perfect. Be gentle when you correct me.

7.  Don't get angry at me. I am an intelligent, joyous, curious creature and WILL get
    into things. Know that this is how I am. I am not trying to be destructive. I depend
    on you to watch out for me and protect me from danger.

8.  Never hit or shake me. I'm small and can be hurt very easily. When you are angry at
    someone or something else, do not take it out on me. I have nothing to give you but
    love and joy. This is my true nature.

9.  Take special care of me as I get older. I may play less but I still love you just as
    much as when I was young enough to dance. Monitor me closely for I will experience
    aliments as I grow older.

10. When I no longer enjoy life and I am in pain with no relief, please stay with me
    until the end. I have given you my life and love. Don't disappoint me in my last
    moments here on this earth. Tell me that you love me and hold me close. Let my
    passing be gentle.

    Always remember that I love you.