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

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[apackof2]

I love these critter threads. Dunno what I'd do without my furbabies.

Thanks and ditto!

[luvie]

Beautiful kitty! I have always wanted an orange cat.

[Diver Dave]

....from a recent e-mail...

[humblegunner]

I have always wanted an orange cat.

The orange ones are a breed apart!
We have high hopes for young Edgrr.

[luvie]

Beautiful table for our Roll of Honor! I am so proud my son is mentioned here!

[luvie]

I have no pets at the moment--am awaiting the arrival of an accidental pet. One that just shows up to be loved. But if I did, I would want them to get along!

...and be best friends.

[The Mayor]

[Allegra]

Orange cats are the best. They really are.

Edgrr is very cool and has already gotten cattitude down to a fine art.

As has my Finbar.

[luvie]

Now that is one relaxed feline! LOL! Makes me want a nap right now! How are you doing Allegra?

[Allegra]

I'm doing fine! Almost bedtime here.

How are you?

(I miss my two kitties.)

[luvie]

I'll bet you miss your kitties! When do you get to come home again?

I'm good. Getting ready to go to lunch soon.

Sweet dreams, Allegra...see you again.

[Allegra]

When do you get to come home again?

I was just home over all the holidays and headed back here the day after New Year's Day. I even got to see the Texans lose a couple of games at Reliant Stadium. ;-)

I'll be home again late summer-ish. I'm taking a vacation somewhere else (don't know yet - maybe Egypt) in May.

Have a good lunch!

[luvie]

Watch this before you leave..it's hilarious! Everyone else too!

AN ELECTION '08 PARODY

Funny stuff...enjoy!

[Xenalyte]

Edgrr is just adorable!

Yo Mr. and Mrs. Bacon, check out Edgrr - he could be Bamboose's brother!

[Allegra]

Edgrr is just adorable!

Edgrr is adorable. Exceptionally so.

But the precious guy in Post #88 is my Finbar. ;-)

[Xenalyte]

That's Finbar? Wow! He looks like the happiest cat ever!

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL!!! These are fantastic pictures! So cute. Thanks for the posting them. :)

[FreeTheHostages]

[Bacon Man]

check out Edgrr - he could be Bamboose's brother!

I think he looks more like Piston. They both have a big circle on the side.

[Xenalyte]

Now that you mention it, he does . . . look at him and Casey snuggled up! That is too cute.