[2Trievers]

A lot of us already know this! &;-)

[DBtoo]

I sure love my animals. My husband and I have two chihuahuas and three cats. They are our buddies and the dogs are our little sleeping partners who like to cuddle underneath the blankets.

They are like our children.

[sleavelessinseattle]

Nothing new here! I let my cats walk all over me and in return, I get their enthusiasm for things that really matter, like string! ;-)

[putupon]

Pets 'better company than partners'

The woman in San Fran whose dog ate the neighbor said that too.

[Gatún(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)]

Who else but a cat can lie limp and hang all over the monitor as I’m typing, and then at some point stare me down when it is hungry until I get up and offer him or her some tasty tidbits. If it’s not the monitor, it’s the lap where they try to play with my fingers as I’m trying to type.

[Snowy]

I had a dream the other night that I was sleeping in a zoo. I woke up and a Golden Retriever and two cats were sleeping on the bed. :)

[Icthus]

"..pets are also thought to enhance their owner's ability to make friends.."

[oceanperch]

my boys ruff rock

[VoiceOfBruck]

My wife is better company, but my greyhound is always the first person to greet me when I come home!

[Razz Barry]

So, when can I start counting Razzmatazz as a deduction? She's my antidepressant.

[diotima]

Ping for our meows!

[Neets]

EXCERPTS FROM A DOG'S DIARY 
 
Day number 180 
8:00 am - OH BOY!  DOG FOOD!  MY FAVORITE! 
9:30 am - OH BOY!  A CAR RIDE!  MY FAVORITE! 
9:40 am - OH BOY!  A WALK!  MY FAVORITE! 
10:30 am - OH BOY!  A CAR RIDE!  MY FAVORITE! 
11:30 am - OH BOY!  DOG FOOD!  MY FAVORITE! 
12:00 noon - OH BOY!  THE KIDS!  MY FAVORITE! 
1:00 pm - OH BOY!  THE YARD!  MY FAVORITE! 
4:00 pm - OH BOY!  THE KIDS!  MY FAVORITE! 
5:00 pm - OH BOY!  DOG FOOD!  MY FAVORITE! 
5:30 pm - OH BOY!  MOM!  MY FAVORITE! 
 
Day number 181 
8:00 am - OH BOY!  DOG FOOD!  MY FAVORITE! 
9:30 am - OH BOY!  A CAR RIDE!  MY FAVORITE! 
9:40 am - OH BOY!  A WALK!  MY FAVORITE! 
10:30 am - OH BOY!  A CAR RIDE!  MY FAVORITE! 
11:30 am - OH BOY!  DOG FOOD!  MY FAVORITE! 
12:00 noon - OH BOY!  THE KIDS!  MY FAVORITE! 
1:00 pm - OH BOY!  THE YARD!  MY FAVORITE! 
4:00 pm - OH BOY!  THE KIDS!  MY FAVORITE! 
5:00 pm - OH BOY!  DOG FOOD!  MY FAVORITE! 
5:30 pm - OH BOY!  MOM!  MY FAVORITE! 
 
Day number 182 
8:00 am - OH BOY!  DOG FOOD!  MY FAVORITE! 
9:30 am - OH BOY!  A CAR RIDE!  MY FAVORITE! 
9:40 am - OH BOY!  A WALK!  MY FAVORITE! 
10:30 am - OH BOY!  A CAR RIDE!  MY FAVORITE! 
11:30 am - OH BOY!  DOG FOOD!  MY FAVORITE! 
12:00 noon - OH BOY!  THE KIDS!  MY FAVORITE! 
1:00 pm - OH BOY!  THE YARD!  MY FAVORITE! 
1:30 pm - ooooooo.  bath.  bummer. 
4:00 pm - OH BOY!  THE KIDS!  MY FAVORITE! 
5:00 pm - OH BOY!  DOG FOOD!  MY FAVORITE! 
5:30 pm - OH BOY!  MOM!  MY FAVORITE! 
 
 
EXCERPTS FROM A CAT'S DIARY 
 
DAY 752 
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.  They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. 
The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild  satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. 
Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant. 
 
DAY 761 
Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while  they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the 
stairs.  In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I  once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this 
on their bed. 
 
DAY 765 
Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make  them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their 
hearts.  They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I  was...Hmmm.  Not working according to plan. 
 
DAY 768 
I am finally aware of how sadistic they are.  For no good reason I was  chosen for the water torture.  This time however it included a burning 
foamy chemical called "shampoo."  What sick minds could invent such a  liquid.  My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my 
teeth. 
 
DAY 771 
There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices.  I was placed in  solitary throughout the event.  However, I could hear the noise and smell 
the foul odor of the glass tubes they call "beer."  More importantly I  overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies."  Must 
learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage. 
 
DAY 774 
I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches.  The  dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return.  He is 
obviously a half-wit.  The bird on the other hand has got to be an  informant, and speaks with them regularly.  I am certain he reports my  every move.  Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is  assured.  But I can wait, it is only a matter of time..  

[Ditter]

If having pets makes you live longer, I have had SO many pets, I should live d*mn near forever. LOL

[maxwell]

More than 40% of cat and dog owners say they find their pet better company than their partner, new research claims.

BWAAAAHAHAHAHA... Awright it's Monday...

[Hildy]

Here we go again:

It's great to have both the perfect husband and the perfect dog!

[Dasaji]

Just the other night, my husband and I were having the conversation of "What would you do if if one of us fell off the face of the earth?"

He said he'd probably not get married again.

I said I'd probably get two more parrots!

Nothing cooler than walking into your house with one saying hello, one blowing kisses and yelling Hi Mama! and the other making sing-songy birdie contact call sounds.

[Texas Mom]

Have to admit, some days this is very true..

[grimalkin]

I love my cat so much, I gave him an ugly, second-hand couch in the den all to himself. Occasionally, I'll put catnip on the arm rests and he's made good work of tearing them to shreds. When the couch is toast, he's getting a giant carpeted kitty gym.

[technochick99]

Wonderful thread, as I sit here being 'hit' by my Mini Pin, Thor.

[Bella_Bru]

My cat says I may take out a few minutes to send a message regarding his greatness! (Maybe he'll take his claws out of me if I do...)

Seriously, my cat runs to the door whenever I get home, howls uncontrollably until I pet him, and lies on my chest and head butts me while I watch tv.

[andysandmikesmom]

Over my lifetime, I have had so many different pets, that I feel truly blessed...dogs, of various and mixed breeds, cats, rabbits, fish, birds, chameleons, turtles, and even some wonderful loving rats...I just love animals, and love being surrounded by them...

My husband and boys, as well, were always most happy when we had a houseful of pets...

Today, the hubby and I are empty nesters, as happens to all parents...but pets are still a must...altho, I am down to just one pet right now...a great big, wonderful, hairy, fluffy, Himalayan kitty named Dizzy...he is the current pet love of my life...and the hubby loves him as well...our little home may no longer have the children around, but we will always have at least one pet...