Hello everyone! I'm new to the newsletter and just want to say that I've found the information VERY useful. I've been holding Harold by the scruff of the neck when he bites. When I let him down, he jumps around ready to play. I'll see if it works though. I have a couple of points to make. 1) Harold WILL NOT wear a collar. In the FAQ, it said that ferrets should wear them. His neck's bigger than his head, he always pulls it off!!! A harness seems too uncomfortable. 2) I've found the best way to bathe the critters is to take them in the shower with you. Harold takes to showers with me MUCH better than baths. He lays calmly on my shoulder. He's not exactly happy about it but he's good. 3) Harold LOVES to go on walks on a leash. He loves meeting new people and I meet alot of people when he's with me! People come up and ask, "What's that? A rat?" They always fall in love with him. I just can't let him burrow into pineneedles or he'll disappear! 4) All of my friends and family that have met Harold want one now (except my Dad). 5) Hopefully I'll here from Chris or Pam STAR* and get a friend for Harold. 6) Why are all these organizations arguing? I am new so I don't know what all is going on but I think if they all have the same goal - happy, safe ferrets - working together will get much more accomplished. I can't believe I've found politics with ferrets!!!! Who cares about credit as long as the goal is obtained. Keep writng everyone I love reading your stories. What's going on with the Maryland ferret? I'm sorry about the ferret with cancer (Vixen?). The story was truly wonderful. Although it made me sad, I was very touched. To the person whose baby climbed on the bucket to drink but fell in --- great story!!! Bye all, Stacy & Harold [Posted in FML issue 1083]