On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:21:38 -0500, Corky Scott
wrote:

Although petting your adoring dog might have some palliative effect.

I detest dogs, for the most part. Cats the same. I used to say: "Men
and their dogs! Women and their cats!"

Then a year ago, Sally bought two Maine Coon Cat kittens. One of them
is just a plan dumb feline, or smart feline, but anyhow the sort of
critter you'd kick out of your way if you were sure your wife would
never know about it.

But the other is the most endearing animal I've ever met. I just enjoy
having him around. I'm a bit shy to say it, but we like to butt heads.
I will also pick him up, inverted, and he will box my face with his
claws tucked in.

This is the first time I've experienced what others seem to get from
pets, and I must say that to the extent that being overtly happy will
translate to a longer life, then pets are a good thing. (Unless
they're the kind you want to kick Harry Potter (such is his name)
makes me happy.




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