Fireplace Problems

by Kitty
(Beaverton, OR)

I live in a one bedroom one bath apartment and I just got my ferret. I’ve done a lot of research before hand but research is nothing compared to actually owning one.

I haven’t had her for long and she has already gotten into everything! But now she’s found the fireplace and has to go in it every time she runs around. I’ve tried to clean out the inside because she goes in it and comes out filthy! I’ve told her no and picked her up but she just goes running back. I’ve also tried telling her no and putting her back in her cage if she goes in there, but the next time I let her out she is right back in it!!

I’m not sure what to do because it’s not safe for her to be running around in there… What do I do, help???