10 PET FACTS

Fogle, Bruce (2004) “10 things pets would tell us if they could” MSNBC.COM, 8/12, P.1-2

We live with them most of our lives. They are called pets or animals companions. Most are cats and dogs and the information presented here is about these two creatures. So here is some good/bad stuff about them.

1. Dogs and cats are not furry creatures but derivations from wolves and wildcats.
2. There are more dogs in USA then there are people in the United Kingdom.
3. Lots of chocolate kills dogs.
4. A single acetaminophen kills cats.
5. Europeans don’t declaw cats.
6. Neutered females live longer by 18 months than dogs not spayed.
7. Sterilizing dogs cuts some aggression.
8. Service dogs for the handicap are now legal in public and private places.
9. Dog ownership has declined in USA while there are now more cat owners.
10. It costs about at least $2.00 a day to maintain a large dog.