Err... that SHOULD read "And let's not forget that people who have
a pet in their home tend  to live longer than those who don't".

Barb Mallut
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From: Barb_MSN <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: Non PD:Cat Facts


>Dear List-Pet-People... (or is that PWP = "People with Pets?")
><smile>
>
>And let' not to get that people who have a pet in their home tend
>to live longer than those who don't.
>
>However, no mention was made about folks who share their sanctum
>sanctuary with a "wild-child" kitty like Buzzy.   I suspect that
>WE all end up getting psychiatric help and and constantly feel
>that somehow, somewhat, that darn CAT had got the better of 'em
>AGAIN!! <LOL>
>
>Barb Mallut
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>
>From: Audrey <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 8:42 AM
>Subject: Re: Non PD:Cat Facts
>
>
>>Hi Ed, seattle audrey here..:) I know exactly how attached  an
>animal can be
>>to all who love them.  It is no surprise to us who love animals
>to find
>>research shows ones blood pressure is lower and that they can
>make life very
>>wonderful.  Mine has the biggest feet of all the labs I have
>owned,  and
>>they all do have big feet if one has wild flower gardens as I do
>.. I have
>>given up having any lawn that looks decent with her as she skids
>on it
>>chasing squirrels into my bulb beds.  It isnt worth keeping
after
>her as she
>>will grow up in a couple of years as labs do. What she shows me
>is her daily
>>sense of discovery and joy that is not too much different from
>the memories
>>that I have of my own childhood.  Any well loved animal is worth
>the time
>>and money we spend and I am sure that all of you who are owned
by
>a cat will
>>agree with me. <smiles>  By the way, all of you who have a dog
>know how
>>they always are watching when you begin to leave on an errand?
>How do they
>>know it isnt to the mail box? they just do ..
>>
>>audrey  friend of aussie John 48/40/38??
>>
>>:)
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: Edward Kleinmeyer <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 7:29 AM
>>Subject: Re: Non PD:Cat Facts
>>
>>
>>> Greg, Now if you find something on dogs verses men I would be
>in
>>agreement.
>>> I don't care for cats myself but dogs are a different story
>completely. I
>>> have a Taco Bell dog that I have raised since she was 3 weeks
>old and
>>> everyone knows that when I go,if she is still living they will
>have to
>>bury
>>> her with me. Our bond is so close that she would mourn herself
>to death.
>>She
>>> knows when I don't feel well and will hold and hold everything
>till I get
>>up
>>> to take her out. I know,SHUT UP. OK  Shirley
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Greg Sterling <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
><[log in to unmask]>
>>> Date: Monday, February 21, 2000 10:19 PM
>>> Subject: Non PD:Cat Facts
>>>
>>>
>>> >To all the cat people:
>>> >
>>> >I'm not a cat lover, but tI thought those of you that are
>might enjoy
>>these
>>> >facts.
>>> >
>>> > http://members.xoom.com/JustCats/catfacts.html
>>> >
>>> >  Why Cats are Better Than Women:
>>> >
>>> >A cat won't wake you up at 3 am because it wants to make love
>to you.
>>> >A cat doesn't use the phone for hours.
>>> >A cat loves you until it dies.
>>> >You don't have to tell your cat you love it - it *knows* you
>do.
>>> >A cat never calls you on the phone in the middle of the night
>saying
>>> >"...ooooh I'm soooo druuuunk, wiiiill youuuuu taaake meeee
>hooooooome..."
>>> >You don't need to help your cat with Calculus or Statistics.
>>> >A cat doesn't care if you haven't been eating for two days.
>>> >A cat doesn't want to borrow money from you.
>>> >You don't need to buy your cat expensive presents on its
>birthday.
>>> >You don't need to buy your cats mother expensive presents on
>her
>>birthday.
>>> >A cat doesn't say "no" when you want the two of you to take a
>two week
>>> >holiday on some romantic island in West India.
>>> >If there's a mouse in the house, the cat kills it, instead of
>making a
>>lot
>>> >of fuss about it.
>>> >A cat won't hate you if you have it castrated.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >Why Cats Are Better Than Men !
>>> >
>>> >Cats keep their opinions to themselves
>>> >Cat's don't criticize your mother
>>> >Cats never question how much you're eating
>>> >Cats never claim they know how to fix larger appliances
>>> >Cats understand the importance of beauty sleep
>>> >Cats are happy to let you drive
>>> >Cats always look good first thing in the morning
>>> >One good purr can be worth a thousand words
>>> >Cats don't complain when you get a short haircut
>>> >Cats love it when you go shopping
>>> >Cats never return the gifts you get them
>>> >Cats are able to keep the romance alive
>>> >A cat always hits the litterbox.
>>> > Better chance of training a cat.
>>> > You never have to spend time with your cats mother.
>>> > If you ask enough times, a cat may actually listen to you.
>>> > You can de-claw a cat...Try to get a guy to trim his
>toenails.
>>> > It's ok if a cat rubs up against your best friend.
>>> > If a cat jumps into your lap, a little light petting will
>satisfy him.
>>> > A cat knows your the key to his happiness... A man thinks he
>is.
>>> >
>>> >Greg
>>> >47/35/35
>>> >:)
>>>