A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day...2-1-06...A letter to My Pets

DollyCali | February 1, 2006 | dollycali;

[DollyCali]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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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 of 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.

The other animals in the house are ALSO family. We do not eat, torture, kill or hurt them. This also goes for “little people”, whom we call children



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.



When I sit at the computer that is NOT your clue to jump in front of the monitor, walk or sit on keyboard or decide to begin licking my face. I know I spend too much time there but give me at least the first half hour.

It is not a good idea to roll in dead “anything” or some other animals poopie. If & when you do, a bath will follow. NOT fun for either of us. Hope you are a fast learner on this one.



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 sometimes 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 hang out 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.



With thanks from your loving owner

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 01-30-06 Military Monday 01-31-06 Ladies & Gentlemen, the President of the United States

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[GodBlessUSA]

They look so sweet. :) Hey, I know, maybe I'll send an accidental pet to your house, LOL. ;) Here's another couple of best friends.

[DollyCali]

thanks for your help ladies!!!!! just here for about half hour.

Yes, there is a new little gal (but she isn't too little) here.. will try to post pix later.

Love all the clever things you have all found!

[DollyCali]

good to see you allegra.. I am sure you miss your pets like crazy.. good to vacation elsewhere nearby while you are already there.. thanks for dropping by!

[DollyCali]

your look alike pix are adorable. This particular one looks like my granddaughter .(the little girl!) ha!

loved maddie's baby pix.. what a sweetie she is.

Took new dog out on "leash " walk.. she had a blast. I think she has had outdoor time but it has mostly been a fenced yard(which I wish I had).. the other 3 dogs ran & played & ran freely in park/cemetery area & it took her a little bit to get into the 'play thing' with three dogs much larger, but she held her own & had a good time. She is exhausted (I believe in keeping pets & little kids exhausted)

[DollyCali]

Dave...that is the neatest graphic! so clever... lots of work to do that. thanks..and of course love the pix of your boys drivng & being patriotic

[humblegunner]

Hey, Piston has markings like Edgrr!

They are very rare cats!

[DollyCali]

Thank you for posting that. Any of us who have had to put our pets down, know how difficult it is.. and it is nice to see it goes so quickly & painlessly.. and what a wonderful thought.. they learn it all faster & are ready for God sooner.

wonderful. appreciate you stopping by & sharing

[tuliptree76]

Cute thread, Dolly!

[DollyCali]

I have a couple red cats & they seem to be much more ornery. Into everything & knocking everything over(they are like me.. klutzy)..

that is a cut pix of piston carrying the baby.. and the "target" marking, as I call it, is neat.

[DollyCali]

Fritzi has a beautiful face. what kind of dog is she?

[DollyCali]

lovely pix of your kids

[DollyCali]

That is very funny! thanks for posting it here... do you have any pix of your "kids"? (either the furry or "otherwise" ones)

[Bacon Man]

They're marking are extremely similar.

[GodBlessUSA]

Congratulations Dolly! I look forward to the pictures! :)

[Bacon Man]

Thanks! Hap and I have five more if you can believe it.

Looking forward to seeing your beasties. I don't think I've ever seen red cats.

[Kozak]

She is a German Shephard, and sweet as can be. Loves people.

[DollyCali]

Getting ready to leave.. the golden colored cats are "red" cats.. if they are the cream colored they are DILUTE reds.. strange, they really aren't red.. but just the "cat jargon"

Mine look like yours

[SoldiersPrayingMom]

I really enjoyed your post today...it really made my day.

I have some really cute pics of our Pembrook Welsh Corgi that I'll send to you for
another time, as I don't really know how to post photos on FR. We got our puppy just before jmpmstr4u2 went to Iraq. We call him "Trooper" for short, but his AKC name is: Parkys H Troop Stetson, because SFC Greg is in the Cavalry and they've worn the big black Stetson's (since the 1800's). Trooper is a Tri-color and has a little black head.....he is sooooo cute and we really love him alot.

He has really been a bright spot in our lives and especailly so when SFC Greg was deployed in Iraq, because Greg loves him so. Right now, jmpmstr4u2 is
in Ft. Bliss with his new unit...the 91st, but should be back in home soon.

Thanks a bunch for all that posted these wonderful pet pics...nothing can
put a smile on the face like an adorable pet photo.

[DollyCali]

that is what my New one (like a couple hours new) is.. not sure of age.. between 3 & 6 months..

[DollyCali]

Will be anxious to see your pix! don't have a clue what a Pembrook Welsh Corgi is !!!

Here are a couple of my new girl... John just sent them. I have a delay in leaving as I cannot find my phone..

Think the name will be Jody..(not positive yet). She has already christened the living room rug.. (my prior two dogs were trained)