You might be a true pet lover if…..
- …All your magazine subscriptions have animals on the cover.
- …Your dishwasher always has at least one pet dish in it.
- …Your vet gives you Christmas presents.
- …The manager of your local Pet Supermarket knows you by your first name.
- …You try to wear clothing that will blend with your pet’s hair.
- …You never sleep alone.
- …You make more trips to the groomer than to the barber/beautician.
- …You are more interested in the ingredients of your pet’s food than your own dinner.
- …You sign your correspondence with your pet’s name.
- …You get a babysitter for your kids but take your pet with you.
- …You sit down and know something is missing if either your lap is empty or your feet get cold.
- …You’ve ever felt sorry for people who don’t have a special critter friend.
- …You insist on correcting people who mis-pronounce your pet’s name.
- …You don’t freak at the sight of pig ears or cow hoofs lying around your home.
- …Your pet dresses better than you do.
- …Your pet has more beauty supplies than you do.
- …You always check your chairs, sofa, etc… for pet toys before you sit down.
- …In your living room is furniture just for your pet.
- …You look forward to the slobbery kisses from your dog when you come home from work.
- …You have a special site dedicated to your pet with tons of pictures.
- …You hesitate to call home and leave a message on your own answering machine for fear your pet will hear your voice and become distraught that you are not home.
- …You find yourself pulling pictures of your pets out of your wallet when others are showing pictures of their kids.
- …You watch only “animal kingdom” programs on cable television.
- …Frosty Paws (frozen dog dairy treat) has replaced low-fat ice-cream in your freezer.
- …You play holiday cassette music featuring only “singing dogs” with Jingles Bells topping your favorite tune.
- …You think the term “going to the dogs” is a compliment.
- …You decorate holiday stockings with the names of your pets and then wrap the contents so they’ll be surprised on Christmas day.
- …You match your throw rug colors when you pick them out, to match the color of the biggest dog in your family home.
- …If you buy more pet food than people food.
- …When you get home, you greet your dog first … then your spouse.
- …You have a king size bed and the dogs give you 12″ and your husband takes the rest.
- …The back seat of you car contains dog toys and the windows are full of nose prints.
- …You pick out your new linoleum for the kitchen based on how well it will hold up to dogs toenails skidding after their toys.
- …You would rather make homemade biscuits for your baby (puppy) than to give him those store bought ones.
- …When they say it’s time to turn off the lights… you finish watching TV in the dark.
- …Your animal has more toys than your children.
- …You decorate your home more for “cat friendly” rather than stylish.
- …You have no problem with the kitties sleeping in the clean laundry.
- …The colors black or white are completely eliminated from your wardrobe.
- …You carry tape in your purse and car for de-hairing clothes before meeting with “other” people.
- …When visiting friends, you focus more attention on their pet than them.
- …Houseguests are welcome to bring their pets but not their kids.
- …You can’t fall asleep without purring.
- …The house is messy if it’s your stuff strewn all over but it’s OK if it’s all pet toys.
- …The pet takes your favorite seat so you sit elsewhere and strain to see the TV.
- …Your pet has better health insurance than you.
- …You buy a car/truck to meet the needs of your pet.
- …You have a birthday party for your pet.
- …Your pet gets more birthday cards then you do.
- …You won’t date someone your pet dislikes.
- …You demand custody of the pet in the divorce settlement.
- …When you find yourself buying and reading more animal books than cookbooks!
- …You don’t think it is strange to brush your pet’s teeth regularly.
- …When you spend more on cat litter than you do on toilet paper.