The Creation of Pets
Where do pets come from?
A newly discovered chapter in the
Book of Genesis has provided the answer to "Where do pets come from?"
Adam and Eve said, "Lord, when we
were in the garden, you walked with us every day. Now we do not see you
any more. We are lonesome here, and it is difficult for us to remember
how much you love us."
And God said, "No problem! I will
create a companion for you that will be with you forever and who will be
a reflection of my love for you, so that you will love me even when you
cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may
be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as
I do, in spite of yourselves."
And God created a new animal to be
a companion for Adam and Eve.
And it was a good animal.
And God was pleased.
And the new animal was pleased to
be with Adam and Eve and he wagged his tail.
And Adam said, "Lord, I have already
named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a name for this
new animal."
And God said, "No problem. Because
I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his
name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG."
And Dog lived with Adam and Eve and
was a companion to them and loved them.
And they were comforted.
And God was pleased.
And Dog was content and wagged his
tail.
After a while, it came to pass that
an angel came to the Lord and said, "Lord, Adam and Eve have become filled
with pride. They strut and preen like peacocks and they believe they are
worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught them that they are loved, but
perhaps too well."
And God said, "No problem! I will
create for them a companion who will be with them forever and who will
see them as they are. The companion will remind them of their limitations,
so they will know that they are not always worthy of adoration."
And God created CAT to be a companion
to Adam and Eve.
And Cat would not obey them. And
when Adam and Eve gazed into Cat's eyes, they were reminded that they were
not the supreme beings.
And Adam and Eve learned humility.
And they were greatly improved.
And God was pleased.
And Dog was happy.
And Cat didn't give a s#%t one way
or the other.
Inner Strength
If you can start the day without
caffeine or pep pills,
If you can be cheerful, ignoring
aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining and
boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food everyday
and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when loved
ones are too busy to give you time,
If you can overlook when people
take things out on you when,
through no fault of yours,
something goes wrong,
If you can take criticism and blame
without resentment,
If you can face the world without
lies and deceit,
If you can conquer tension without
medical help,
If you can relax without liquor,
If you can sleep without the aid
of drugs,
If you can do all these things,
Then you are probably the family
dog
"Hmmm! Seems like someone's been peeking
in my windows, or maybe all of us 'gone to the dogs folks' are much alike!"
Decorating with Dogs
(author unknown)
Decorating when you have pets can
provide unique
opportunities to express your own
personal style and taste.
Here are some tips I'd like to share:
1. Bare floors, without carpet or
throw rugs, can give a
nice open feeling to a room. It
can provide a soothing
balance when you have many art objects
that reflect your
love of animals.
2. Paw prints and nose smudges on
glass doors and windows
break up glare and soften the light
in a room.
3. Dog crates, when stacked three
high, can add height to a
room and pull the eye up. If fastened
securely to the wall,
the top can provide a safe and dramatic
place for exotic
plants or statuary that otherwise
might be molested by your
pets. An up light can make it a
real focal point. Cats love
to inhabit the upper crates, leaving
the lower ones for the
dogs.
4. Old towels and blankets thrown
casually on upholstered
furniture can add a wonderful homey,
country-quilt look to
an otherwise bland room.
5. Common smooth upholstery fabrics
can look almost velvety
when lightly textured with pet hair.
6. Vari-kennels, placed end to end
and topped with plate
glass can create an unusual coffee
table, one your friends
will really remember.
7. Doggie beds, randomly placed around
a room, can add color
and texture, much as throw pillows
do.
8. Shredded or chewed books and magazines
send a message to
guests that they are free to relax
and feel at home.
9. Dog crates can make versatile
end tables, and can be slip
covered to match any room decor.
10. There is absolutely nothing that
makes a guest feel as
welcome as three friendly dogs hopping
in his lap as soon as
he sits down.
So throw away those videos by Martha
and others, and express
your own unique tastes. Your home
should reflect what YOU like!