1. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. 2. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. 3. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. 4. When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience. 5. Let others know when they’ve invaded [...]

1. When a true cat lover sleeps, he hardly makes any movements, let alone moving his toes. 2. If you put a heavy thing on a sleeping cat lover, he will try to keep it there undisturbed all the night. 3. A dead mouse touches the heart of a true cat lover; a dead rat [...]

Law of Cat Inertia: A cat at rest will tend to remain at rest, unless acted upon by some outside force, such as the opening of cat food, or a nearby scurrying mouse. Law of Cat Motion: A cat will move in a straight line, unless there is a really good reason to change direction. [...]

You are a true dog lover if… Your dog sleeps in your bed. You apologize if you have to move it a bit. Talking to your dog, you call yourself Daddy or Mommy. Nothing can be seen through the rear window of your car because it’s all in noseprints of your dog. You call your [...]

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we [...]

1. My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you acquire me. 2. Give me time to understand what you want from me. 3. Place your trust in me. Remember that before you acquire me. 4. Don’t be angry with me [...]

1. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. 2. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. 3. Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory. 4. Run, romp, and play daily. 5. Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do. 6. On warm [...]

From time to time, people tell me,  ”lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or, “that’s a lot of money for just a dog.”  They don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog.” Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog.”  Many hours have [...]

I love my master;   Thus I perfume myself with   This long-rotten squirrel.   I lie belly-up   In the sunshine, happier than   You ever will be   Today I sniffed   Many dog butts-I celebrate   By kissing your face.   I sound the alarm!   Mailman Fiend-come to kill us all- [...]

You never feed me. Perhaps I’ll sleep on your face. That will sure show you. You must scratch me there! Yes, above my tail! Behold, elevator butt. The rule for today: Touch my tail, I shred your hand. New rule tomorrow. In deep sleep hear sound cat vomit hairball somewhere will find in morning. Grace [...]