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A Memo to Dogs and Cats! ;-}

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore

I visited a friend yesterday, she's a cat person.  As you may know I'm a dog owner, but love all animals. After spending some time talking to her about life with a cat, I found many similarities.  So here's a memo for dogs and memo (sxc)cats.
  
TO:       Dog & Cats  
FROM:  Your Human Companions  
Re:        Our Lives together
 

It's a king size bed!  I cannot buy anything larger than a king-sized bed. I apologize. But do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep.
 
It is not necessary to sleep stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I'm also hip to the sleeping dog (sxc)fact that sticking your tail straight out and having your tongue hanging out the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.

There are dishes in the kitchen that have a plates (sxc)paw print.  Those dishes hold your food.  All other dishes belong to me! They contain my food.  Understand that putting your paw print in my plate does not make it yours, nor does it stake your claim to the food on the plate.

Stairways were not designed by HotWheels or NASCAR.  It's not a racetrack.  Getting to the bottom first is not the point.  Also, you should know by now, that tripping me isn't a good idea, I fall faster than you can run!

This could be a tough one!  There is no secret exit from the bathroom. That makes it unnecessary, if by some miracle I beat you there and get the door shut, to claw, whine, howl or meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the door trying to pull it open.  

bathroom (sxc)I will exit through the same door I entered. And just for your information, I've been using the bathroom for many years, and feline and/or canine attendance is not necessary.  

dog sunglasses (sxc)And finally, there is an order to things in life.  I cannot stress this one enough.  The proper order is to kiss me, then go smell the other cat's or dog's butt!  

Keller Williams Atlantic Shore

 

Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

Laura, it's obvious your life is enhanced by our gentle friends.  I'm a pet owner too (dogs, cats, parrot, chickens, guineas, etc.) and as much work as they are, my life experience would have a gap in it if they weren't in it.

Apr 20, 2009 01:19 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Laura...I will forward this memo to the furry inhabitants of my home..but based on the things they smell, chew and occasionally swallow I have assumed they aren't reading the warning labels and therefore will pass on the memo as well. 

Apr 20, 2009 01:32 AM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

You gave me a good chuckle this morning.  I, and my four canine companions (at the moment), thank you.  And yes, they leave little room in the bed for me to sleep in any position of my own choosing.

Apr 20, 2009 01:34 AM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Laura,
Cute and some very good points though my bet is they will be lost on your "friends".

Apr 20, 2009 01:38 AM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Good Morning Laura!  I know my life would be MUCH different if it was not for my dog!

Apr 20, 2009 01:41 AM
Rita Minion
O'Brien Realty - Solomons, MD

Hello Laura,

Cute post!  Thank you for sharing & the Monday morning smile!

Rita

 

 

Apr 20, 2009 02:29 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Now...if you could only get the dog and cat to follow through.  LOL

Apr 20, 2009 03:47 AM
Michelle Viggiano
Four Winds Healthy Home Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning - Scottsdale, AZ
healthyhomeaz

Very witty post and so true!

Apr 20, 2009 04:42 AM
Jim & Maria Hart
Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC Real Estate

Too cute.  And right on.  Our oldest cat refuses to eat breakfast in the morning until I have gotten out of bed.  And then when I do get up I have no chance of making it into the bathroom with out just about being tripped up with every step. 

Apr 20, 2009 05:36 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

I've often laid out these rules for my furry companions. Either they're stupid or they just don't care because they never seem to listen!

Apr 20, 2009 06:59 AM
The Rains Team
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners - Hoschton, GA
A higher standard in real estate

Hey Laura, This was too cute! The part about the bed cracked me up, because my little Chihuahua sleeps just like a little person if we let him...he puts his head on a pillow and his body under the covers. My life just wouldn't be the same without him...pets are just too much fun!

Have a great day,

Anne Rains

Apr 20, 2009 09:24 AM
Kara Casamassina
International Property Management Group, LLC - Aiken, SC
Boomers and beyond

Hey Laura - I was in stitches by the time I go to the 'secret exit from the bathroom', LMAO!!!  Pets - gotta luv 'em :)

Have a good night,

Kara

Apr 20, 2009 12:59 PM
Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
Stage it Right! - Melbourne, FL

Laura, my dog sleeps sideways in the bed when my husband isn't home, her butt in my face!  All those things were so true, and I'm still laughing because that has been my life for the past 35 years!  I hate to tell you this, dogs and cats don't read memos!

Apr 21, 2009 01:31 AM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Thanks all for stopping by!  From the responses, perhaps my next blog should be Reading 101 (for cats and dogs)!   ;-}

                                                                      

Apr 21, 2009 02:08 AM