I received a forward the other day from a former co-worker of mine and I thought it was right on the mark. I haven’t had a ton of friends/visitors come over and complain about my cats (Steve and Payton), but I know some of you don’t like animals and make little snide remarks about them. This one is for you.
 

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 or daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn’t speak clearly.

5. Dogs and cats are 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, won’t wear your clothes, don’t need a gazillion dollars for college- and if they get pregnant, you can sell the children.