Troy Lynn- Thanks for sending me the study. I've only skimmed it so far, but I'm already mad. I can't believe someone would malign such an affectionate animal this way. The reason I'm posting instead of sending private email is because I have some friends who are REALLY mad (wait till they see the study) about the whole issue, and want to try and do something about it. If you or anyone else can send documentation that the study was indeed deliberately skewed, as I have heard, I would greatly appreciate it. Chris I am Ferret of Borg The Litterbox is Irrelevant Bitter Apple is Irrelevant Your Socks Will Be Assimilated [Posted in FML issue 1175]