by hightechgrammy 09 May 2012

NOT embroidery - But Fun for Pet Lovers!


The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door:

Dear Dogs and Cats: The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and 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. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.

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, however. 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 on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is no 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 in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.

The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough.

Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message up high on the front door:

TO ALL 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 I like most people.
(4) To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.

Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
(1) eat less,
(2) don't ask for money all the time,
(3) are easier to train,
(4) normally come when called,
(5) never ask to drive the car,
(6) don't smoke or drink,
(7) don't want to wear your clothes,
(8) don't have to buy the latest fashions,
(9) don't need a gazillion dollars for college and
(10)if they get pregnant, you can sell their children ...

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by ansalu 10 May 2012

So true... :o)
Thanks for posting this, will send it to a friend with dog and cat *lol*
Greetings, Bettina

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by airyfairy 10 May 2012

This is wonderful - thank you so much for posting. Sarah.

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ansalu by ansalu 10 May 2012

Hello Sarah,
where are you at the moment? Still London? Or Brussels? Or did you arrive in Italy?
Greetings, Bettina

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by cfidl 10 May 2012

Thank you for sharing. I too will print it out and share it. Live Laugh Download Stitch!

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by justonlyme 09 May 2012

So very very true!!! Thank you for the reminder!! My daughter, son in law, cat and very large dog just moved in with us this week. I think it was because we considered joining the local "empty nesters" group!! It sure takes some getting used to, suddenly having critters around all the time. And these do indeed have to share the bathroom!! So strange, animals! But their love is pure.

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by grandmamek 09 May 2012

I love it. I too am going to print it off and send copies to all my family of dog owners. Thank you for sharing. hugs, Mary

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by gerryvb 09 May 2012

GREAT!!

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by sdrise 09 May 2012

Love it... Funny but true! Suzanne

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by noah 09 May 2012

Great Read thanks hugs

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by jacquipaul 09 May 2012

Thanks for an interesting & entertaining bit for me to share with the family.
Hugs,
Jacqueline

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by asterixsew Moderator 09 May 2012

Thanks for this loely piece, now I am off to read it to the cat...

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 09 May 2012

That's my kind of cat!

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by tilde01 09 May 2012

Thank you for sharing this. I'm going to share it with my family and friends.

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by hightechgrammy 09 May 2012

It actually makes me feel better about our new dog - maybe she's just normal. We can't leave any kind of bread on the counter, or it just disappears and all we find is the plastic bag. And, I didn't realize all dogs like to join their people in the bathroom! I've never had a dog before who wants to use the furniture. It's like she thinks she has equal rights or something! But, she does sleep with Ben and I think he is sleeping maybe a whole hour more during the night!

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by catsnhorses 09 May 2012

SUPER! I'm going to print it out and read it daily to my critters. :) thanks for the grins.

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by chenille 09 May 2012

This is priceless! I am going to copy this and send one to my niece.She and her partner have 6 dogs!! All very well cared for and much loved!

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by lique 09 May 2012

Very funny.

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by sadp 09 May 2012

I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT, GREAT WORK, thank you for sharing, hugs S*

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by parkermom 09 May 2012

I love it! My "grand-dog" comes to visit often, and he loves to lay down right in the middle of whatever fabric I'm working on. The softer the better! He stretches out just like it says up there--tail out, tongue hanging out.

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by blueeyedblonde 09 May 2012

I love it! Thanks for sharing!

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