I got this email from a friend of Howard's (so I presume he doesn't
have email set up yet):
  Howard Berkowitz has now safely arrived in St. Louis, his cats are (for
  the moment) with friends in Cape Cod, and his extra 'stuff' is either in

I'd like to thank whoever it was who told me about getting their story
accepted to the Smarter than Jack animal story anthology.
I checked out the web site and now, Smokey's story is going to be
appearing in "Rescued Animals are Smarter than Jack."  The book will be

I got an email from an associate of Howard Berkowitz asking me to call
Howard.
He's in a mess and needs advice, and if anyone is anywhere near
Virginia, possibly your help.

www.petassure.com
Has anyone else heard of this?  They're offering it through my job,
for about $6.50 a month.  On the one hand, it looks marvelous, but
I'd have to change vets (my current vet doesn't take the plan).

Hello, everyone.  In case anybody wondered, I'm still here.
Got forced into mostly lurker mode this last month or so, due to
new demands on my time, but up until this last week I was
managing to at least keep up reading the group.  This week I

Running late, should have been there twenty minutes ago.
1) It's a boy.
2) It's today.
3) Julie, same doc, same place..... members from 4 years ago: that'll

Now I know every guy will get curious and want to read this - but don't!
Stop right now!!  The following is disgusting!!!!  ;>
Since the weather has gotten warm (into the 100Fs), I've been having a
problem with "saddle burn" (not saddle sores, thank goodness) right where a

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/9189109/detail.html?treets=ind&tid=2654501061
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School Prank Turns Criminal
POSTED: 6:30 am EDT May 10, 2006
UPDATED: 6:53 am EDT May 10, 2006

Please.... with my cat and my small parrot :)
Love you guys!
Jill

I've heard it said that cats do NOT like to be fed too close to their
litterbox... but I honestly have to say that none of ours care a jot!
As long as that food dispenser and water fountain are full and
relatively clean, they don't care WHERE they are!

I'll bet it's a happy day at the Wilson house today! Has Vino been
enjoying checking out the new place? He must be happy to be able to
wander freely. And you both must be glad to have Dennis home!
When you're able to visit RPCA after attending to the cat and the

Saturday afternoon about 5.20 I was walking back from the shops, all
that was on my mind was takeaway, Dr Who and a book I wanted to finish
when...I saw a lovely gold cocker spaniel running wild on a busy road
with no collar....What could I do?

Dave & Dot G. are currently travelling around the USA.
here's an update from them. The original had pictures attached, which I'll
be happy to forward to anyone who asks.
(his e-mail is still dave at netconnect dot com with au at the end)

This is a very funny "review" of a kitten, written in the style of a tech
review for electronics.
http://www.dansdata.com/kitten.htm

Nasty thunderstorms moving through this area and it's pouring down rain.
It's keeping the temps nice and cool, though.  Persia and I are hearing the
occasional burst of thunder but she came out of the closet (so to speak!) to
meow at me and get some scritches.  She might finally be ...