My Pet World: These New Year's resolutions are for pets
Asking my Facebook fans (https://www.facebook.com/Stevedalepets) about their New Year's resolutions for their pets (or all pets) has become an annual tradition. Here some responses I've received for 2014:
"To have my cats stop using my credit cards to buy toys and treats on the Internet. They drool on everything and then it can't be returned." -- M.S., LaGrange, IL
"More walks with my dog and more play sessions with my cats." -- H.H., Cairo, Egypt
"My dog howls every time I sing. In 2014, I will stop singing, at least when my dog is around," -- C.H., Henderson, NV
"I'd love to see a decline in funds going to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), and more money going to local shelters. This would do more good to directly help dogs and cats in need. -- V.R., Seymour, IL
"Wow, I don't know what happened this year. It seems a notch on my belt buckle has changed. I need to lose a few pounds. And to be honest, I'm not alone. My kitty and puppy are sporting a bit too much 'baby fat.' In 2014, you'll see us all working to be the biggest losers." -- P.H., Orlando, FL.
"Over the summer, our house was remodeled, and in the process our back yard was destroyed by the workers. It's still a total mess, and I feel bad the dogs have no grass to play on. I want a total dog-friendly and kid-friendly back yard, fully landscaped. Our New Year's resolution is to get this done ASAP." -- K.F., San Jose, CA
"To help keep families together and pets out of shelters by continuing to support Noah's Ark, a Rockford, Ill.-based no-kill shelter that also has a pet food pantry for families having a tough time affording kibble for their furry babies." -- H.S., Rockford, IL
"My hope is for all pets to have a home, love and respect. My own three cats are spoiled rotten, just like they should be." -- M.H., Copenhagen, Denmark
"More walks, homemade treats and squeaky tennis balls for my fur babies! For all pets, may they have full bellies and loving homes." -- A.K., Indianapolis, IN
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