Hee! I thought my Calliope was the only one who ever did that! Anyhow, about the search for a cat, I would advise finding a kitten. I wouldn't look for a mellow one, however. If you get one that is 'mellow' you may end up with one that is also timid, and afraid of the fuzzies. And who ever saw a mellow ferret, anyhow?? I would look for one that isn't very aggressive but has some spirit and be sure to keep his claws clipped. Also, it's not good for a cat to be spayed or neutered young. I would wait until they are at least 7 months old. I don't think sex matters that much, but I have found that males stay more playful into adulthood. That's not scientific or anything, just personal observation. Good luck! -- "Any idiot can face a crisis - it's this day-to-day living that wears you out." -Anton Chekhov [log in to unmask] - remove no.spam.for.me to reply [Posted in FML issue 2550]