[Todd]

Here's something that I was sent from Dr. Andrew Jones who is a holistic vet. I am on his mailing list. Anyway...Have a look at this. Talks about how pet woners are known to be kinder than non-pet owners and also the power of love in our pets. Enjoy!

From: Dr Andrew Jones
Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed

Hello Todd,

Re: Horace the Pug

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Hello again and a Good Morning to you on
this Monday.

I am of the firm belief that pet owners
are kinder, nicer people than NON pet owners.

Especially involved dog and cat owners- like you.

Growing up on a farm, we ALWAYS had animals.

BUT unlike most of my relatives, we NEVER had
outdoor dogs and cats- they ALL lived in our
house and in our beds.

Our first family dog was a Pug called Horace..
likely the MOST unlikely farm dog- who never did
realize why you should stay away from the back of
cow's feet...( hence he had one injured eye)

Horace was filled with personality- snorting ALL
the time, never really listening ( he would have
failed at ANY dog training), BUT he was an awesome
dog.

He loved us and we loved him- he slept in everyone's bed-
including my mom and dads.

IF we went on a trip, Horace came with us.

And of course Horace had his own presents under the
Christmas Tree.

And when he was run over, we were ALL devastated- I think
that's the only time I've seen my Dad cry.

All 3 of us brothers remember that as being one of the
most emotional times growing up.

Wow

My point of all of this is to give you a sense of
what my Dad was like- and how he instilled this
lifelong love of pets.

There is that chicken and egg thing.

Are you a better person BECAUSE you own a
pet, or is it just that KINDER people own
pets?

It doesn't matter.

It just is.

So Thank You Dad for instilling a life long love of pets in me :-)

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[CorkyMax]

Good reading----I think Pet Owners are better people because of having their pets teach them how to love---And, lol, your pet can be so subtle at doing it too!

[Lara's mom]

I was also on his mailing list. I finally got fed up with his sales team trying to hawk anything and everything they thought I just might be willing to pay for.

[Todd]

Originally Posted by Lara's mom

I was also on his mailing list. I finally got fed up with his sales team trying to hawk anything and everything they thought I just might be willing to pay for.

Well, I generally just ignore most of his adds. He does send out some helpful info as well though.

[Yogi]

I think this is true, I know it fits me. I only kick the c*** out of people who are mean to animals and children...
in all honesty, I generally find this is true. I definitely get along much better with people who also have pets. Find them to be more even keeled and less stressful.

[CorkyMax]

Originally Posted by Todd

Well, I generally just ignore most of his adds. He does send out some helpful info as well though.

I was also on that mailing list and finally deleted it as I also got tired of so many emails (Sometimes I am thinking it was not only every day but a couple times a day!) But he did have some good 'stuff' in between the soliciting.---But it just got 'old.' This that you posted, Todd, does seem to be one of his best! Thanks for posting it!

[Todd]

Originally Posted by Yogi

I think this is true, I know it fits me. I only kick the c*** out of people who are mean to animals and children...
in all honesty, I generally find this is true. I definitely get along much better with people who also have pets. Find them to be more even keeled and less stressful.

lol. Maybe that should be your new signature...

Yogi

I only kick the s*** out of people who are mean to animals and children!

[CorkyMax]

Originally Posted by Todd

lol. Maybe that should be your new signature...

Yogi

I only kick the s*** out of people who are mean to animals and children!

Lol, that does make a good signature!---But I am always saying I'd like to hit them over the head with a baseball bat!

[Yogi]

In my case, being an ex bouncer and being big and surly looking especially since most think I have a pack horse tied up outside and a bear and wolf in tow, it would be best to not intimidate anyone if I do not have to....
Besides, who needs a baseball bat. I would far more enjoy using my hands. Sorta makes me warm and fuzzy feeling all over....

[Todd]

Originally Posted by yogi

in my case, being an ex bouncer and being big and surly looking especially since most think i have a pack horse tied up outside and a bear and wolf in tow, it would be best to not intimidate anyone if i do not have to....
besides, who needs a baseball bat. I would far more enjoy using my hands. Sorta makes me warm and fuzzy feeling all over....:d

code red...code red! Someone call the mental institution right now! Yogi is on the loose!

[CorkyMax]

Yogi/quote: In my case, being an ex bouncer and being big and surly looking especially since most think I have a pack horse tied up outside and a bear and wolf in tow, it would be best to not intimidate anyone if I do not have to....
Besides, who needs a baseball bat. I would far more enjoy using my hands. Sorta makes me warm and fuzzy feeling all over....

Lol, I don't have the 'weapons' you do --so have to be a baseball bat for me---Just so the job gets done!