If I Didn't Have A Dog...Or Cat...
I could walk barefoot around the yard in safety.
I would have enough money, and no guilt, to go on a real vacation.
My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.
All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be hair-free.
When the doorbell rings, my home wouldn't sound like a kennel.
When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading through all the fuzzy bodies who beat me there.
I could sit on the couch and my bed any way I wanted, without having to take into consideration how much space several fur bodies need to get comfortable.
I would not be on a first-name basis with 6 veterinarians, as I put their yet unborn grandkids through college.
I would not talk 'baby talk'. 'Eat your din din'. 'Yummy, yummy for the tummy'...
My house would not look like a day care center, with toys everywhere.
The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: "out," "sit,", "come," "no," "stay," and "leave it ALONE".
My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates and makeshift barriers.
My pockets would not contain things like poop bags, treats and an extra leash.
I would no longer have to spell the words B-A-L-L, W-A-L-K, T-R-E-A-T, O-U-T, G-O, R-I-D-E, S-U-P-P-E-R, and C-O-O-K-I-E.
I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside.
I would not look strangely at people who think having ONE dog/cat ties them down too much.
I'd look forward to spring and the rainy season instead of dreading them as 'mud' season.
I would not have to answer the question: 'Why do you have so many animals?' from people who will never know the joy of being loved unconditionally by the closest thing to an angel they will ever encounter.
If I Didn't Have A Dog...Or Cat... How EMPTY my life would be!!!
If you feel the same about your furry friends, please support an organization very near and dear to my heart, The Humane Society of Greater Miami by making a donation at GiveMiamiDay.org - just select the Humane Society of Greater Miami as the recipient of your donation!
Melanie
Awww, that is so true! Totally worth it though.
Jenn
I agree! I can't imagine life without my furbabies!
Crystal
LOL, I only have one dog but he has a loud bark. He always barks when someone is at the door and he always tries to beat me there.
Rachel
So true. They may make our homes messier, hairier and louder but they make our hearts fuller. I love my dogs!
Slovak Translator
Seems like you really like your pets 🙂
Veeeery cute and true
Jenn
I miss my kitties. 🙁
Marcie W.
What a great post, especially since our Harvey had an accident in the middle of the night, ACK!!
Maryann
We are animal free right now, I just dont think we would be able to function with an animal right now.
Billie
You just described a day in my life and I love every minute of it! My life would be incomplete without my furbabies.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
I agree! I love my kitties! Great pics!
tamie
That's so sweet!
A Time Out for Mommy- Elaina
These pics are adorable!!!! We don't have pets, except fishees, but we are contemplating getting a kitten for my daughter!
Penelope (NYC Blogger)
I love this! The pics and the words, this is such a great post! I don't have a dog or cat, but this makes me want one, lol…it's like kids, you go through SO MUCH, but what would my life be without my boys? Nothing! The daily AHHHH! is so worth it 🙂
Stefani
Your making me miss my kitty. 🙁
Jessica
Great collection. I wish puppies and kittens stayed small. They always seem to grow too quick!
Tricia Nightowlmama
WOW Such a blessing each one and so photogentic too toooo cute
Toni
Oh my gosh that last photo is to die for.
Toni
That last photo is to die for 🙂