This was forwarded to me by a friend who loves dogs and cats.  I thought
some, notice I said, some, people on this list may appreciate this
information.

Phil.


Subject: PET LETTER


Dear Dogs and Cats,

       The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food.  The
other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print
in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming
your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the
slightest.

       The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack.
Beating me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because
I fall faster than you can run.

       I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed.  I am very sorry
about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure
your comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep.
It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to
the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out
and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space is nothing
but sarcasm.

      For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by
some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not
necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under
the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I
entered.  Also, I have been using the bathroom for years -- canine or feline
attendance is not mandatory.

      The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's
butt.  I cannot stress this enough!

      To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message on
our front door:

      Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and Like to Complain About Our
Pets:

      1. They live here. You don't.

      2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the
furniture (That's why they call      it "fur"niture).

      3. I like my pets a lot better than most people.

      4. To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter
who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly. Dogs and
cats are better than kids ..they eat less, don't ask for money all the time,
are easier to train, usually come when called, never drive your car, don't
hangout with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about
having to buy the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, and don't need a
gazillion dollars for college - and if they get pregnant, you can sell the
children.