I visited a friend yesterday, she's a cat person. As you may know I'm a dog owner, but love all animals. After spending some time talking to her about life with a cat, I found many similarities. So here's a memo for dogs and 
cats.
TO: Dog & Cats
FROM: Your Human Companions
Re: Our Lives together
It's a king size bed! I cannot buy anything larger than a king-sized bed. I apologize. But do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep.
It is not necessary to sleep stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I'm also hip to the 
fact that sticking your tail straight out and having your tongue hanging out the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
There are dishes in the kitchen that have a 
paw print. Those dishes hold your food. All other dishes belong to me! They contain my food. Understand that putting your paw print in my plate does not make it yours, nor does it stake your claim to the food on the plate.
Stairways were not designed by HotWheels or NASCAR. It's not a racetrack. Getting to the bottom first is not the point. Also, you should know by now, that tripping me isn't a good idea, I fall faster than you can run!
This could be a tough one! There is no secret exit from the bathroom. That makes it unnecessary, if by some miracle I beat you there and get the door shut, to claw, whine, howl or meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the door trying to pull it open. 
I will exit through the same door I entered. And just for your information, I've been using the bathroom for many years, and feline and/or canine attendance is not necessary. 
And finally, there is an order to things in life. I cannot stress this one enough. The proper order is to kiss me, then go smell the other cat's or dog's butt!
Keller Williams Atlantic Shore
Little Egg Harbor REALTOR® Laura Giannotta
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Laura, it's obvious your life is enhanced by our gentle friends. I'm a pet owner too (dogs, cats, parrot, chickens, guineas, etc.) and as much work as they are, my life experience would have a gap in it if they weren't in it.
Laura...I will forward this memo to the furry inhabitants of my home..but based on the things they smell, chew and occasionally swallow I have assumed they aren't reading the warning labels and therefore will pass on the memo as well.
You gave me a good chuckle this morning. I, and my four canine companions (at the moment), thank you. And yes, they leave little room in the bed for me to sleep in any position of my own choosing.
Laura,
Cute and some very good points though my bet is they will be lost on your "friends".
Good Morning Laura! I know my life would be MUCH different if it was not for my dog!
Hello Laura,
Cute post! Thank you for sharing & the Monday morning smile!
Rita
Now...if you could only get the dog and cat to follow through. LOL
Very witty post and so true!
Too cute. And right on. Our oldest cat refuses to eat breakfast in the morning until I have gotten out of bed. And then when I do get up I have no chance of making it into the bathroom with out just about being tripped up with every step.
I've often laid out these rules for my furry companions. Either they're stupid or they just don't care because they never seem to listen!
Hey Laura, This was too cute! The part about the bed cracked me up, because my little Chihuahua sleeps just like a little person if we let him...he puts his head on a pillow and his body under the covers. My life just wouldn't be the same without him...pets are just too much fun!
Have a great day,
Anne Rains
Hey Laura - I was in stitches by the time I go to the 'secret exit from the bathroom', LMAO!!! Pets - gotta luv 'em :)
Have a good night,
Kara
Laura, my dog sleeps sideways in the bed when my husband isn't home, her butt in my face! All those things were so true, and I'm still laughing because that has been my life for the past 35 years! I hate to tell you this, dogs and cats don't read memos!
Thanks all for stopping by! From the responses, perhaps my next blog should be Reading 101 (for cats and dogs)! ;-}