A couple months ago, I posted a letter introducing the storm sisters (Thunder and Lightning) and my new adoptee, Hershey. Well 2 months have passed and I am happy to say a lot has changed. At this point, I would like to give a round of applause for every single person out there who has ever cared enough to turn a troubled ferret around. This is not always easy, don t get me wrong your efforts are repaid 1,000,000 times over in love and joy, but it is not always easy! Hershey, has gone from a ferret who used to have nightmares (screaming in her sleep) to a sleeping beauty who s only trouble sleeping comes from me rolling over and kicking her. I no longer worry about putting my face near her (she was responsible for stitches at her previous home after being rescued), she will still put her teeth on your nose, but she will not close her jaw. Even this is getting better, if you catch her thinking about going for your nose all that needs to be done is give her the stare ....all of a sudden the intended bite becomes the biggest yawn (too cute). But most important of all, the ferret war dance! I have had Thunder and Lightning since they were babies and they have always played, I can tell the difference when Hershey plays....The storms sisters take playing for granted, Hershey plays and you can see the complete joy and sheer happiness at having the opportunity. The reason I am posting is I have run into a barrier and I need suggestions. I know that my 3 girls have accepted each other (Lightning as the dominant sprite) however every once in a while the playing stops and fighting begins. I have finally discovered the source....Hershey freaks if one of the storm sisters lick her ears. She does not appear to have sensitive ears as she will let me rub them without a complaint. I have even tried to hold her in my lap and let Thunder lick her ears (restraining Hersheys bite reaction) to prove that Thunder will not bite, all she does is cry (really pathetic like). Does anyone have a suggestion? This situation is stopping the 3 girls from trusting each other. Best wishes to all Paige with Thunder (come on....ears taste good) Lightning (I m boss and you had better remember it) Hershey (attack the towel...charge) [Posted in FML issue 1750]