Hi Everyone, Just wanted to know more about the HSUS. I have been a member of this organization for a few months now. Since I love animals I figured it was a worthy cause and I have been sending them $10 a month. I did not check into the organization because I ASSUMED (we all know what they say about assump- tions) that it was legitimate. I am not gullible enough to believe that the Humane Society does not euthanize animals after a period of time (although people have tried to tell me that they keep them indefinitely until they find a home) but I had no idea that they were anti-pet. Just what kind of group am I giving my money to. I don't want to support anyone who is working against and not for animals. Please send more details!!!! Re: Ear licking-Lucy cleans EVERYONE'S ears. Since Lucy is very cuddley everyone in my extended family loves her and so she is the first one that they all go for when they come to visit. The minute that anyone picks her up for a little kiss and cuddle Lucy has to check their ears. She checks them both and cleans them on an as need basis (this includes the dogs, cats, and Chelsea as well). It tickles a lot and I consider myself very lucky to have such a good little mommy who takes care of all of us as well as she does. Female vs. Male-I have two females (Lucy and Chelsea, of course) and they have completely opposite personalities. Lucy is very cuddley and mothering and docile while Chelsea is a little wild woman who will not tolerate being held for more than a few seconds. Chelsea is also prone to getting very excited and bites a lot during adrenaline highs. Lucy would rather run when confronted while Chelsea backs up to get a running start and then attacks from the air with her mouth WIDE open. I am not sure about ferrets, after all I consider many of you the experts, but I apply the same beliefs to my girls as any other animal and that is...I do not believe that you can make a blanket judgement on personality/behavior by the animals sex. Lucy and Chelsea may both be female but that is where the similarity ends. Other than sex they have little in commom, they are their own "person" with different likes, dislikes, temperaments, and personalities. I consider Lucy my feminine little girl and Chelsea my ____-raising little tom-boy! God Bless and Love to All, Irena...Lucy and Chelsea's mom [Posted in FML issue 1533]