Human sacrifice, dogs and cats, living together... mass hysteria

It's still Christmas break, so we won't start our lessons again. Instead, a few words of helpful advice:



It's the time of year when many people are adding pets to their families (never mind that the ASPCA does not really recommend this -- it's too late now, right?). So, what if, like Luann (and, please note: Luann did NOT get Kitty for Christmas), you are adding a cat to your family? And what if that family already includes a dog?

First, let's hope that Puddles does not attack Kitty, because "Cats and rabbits rarely survive dog attacks," according to Willa's Ark. Here's what you should do if you are adding a cat to your family: Put the dog away, and allow the cat to sniff around and become comfortable with her surroundings. After the cat becomes comfortable, "introduce" the dog to the cat: keep the dog on a leash, and allow the dog to sniff out the cat. The cat may run off, but try this as many times a necessary. Also, you could keep the cat in a cage or box, and allow the dog to sniff around the cat as long as it takes for them to become comfortable with one another.

Finally, there is more info here. Did you know that according to humane society studies, these are some combinations of animals that tend to work well?

• two kittens
• an older kitten and a puppy
• a pair of mature neutered animals (although this did not work for Liza Minnelli and David Gest)
• two cats
• two dogs

While doing research for this posting, I found this "Awful Plastic Surgery" blog. No, nothing to do with dogs and cats, but everything to do with the Cat Lady. GUH-ROSS!