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 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- 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 >[log in to unmask] > -----Original Message----- > >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 >>> ----------------------------------------------------- >>> Click here for Free Video!! >>> http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/ >>> >>> -----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 >>> >:) >>>