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2005-11-30 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Depressed ~~by Bush's quagmire~~? Try Dolphin Therapy.

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Posted by Jackal 2005-11-30 19:47|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Nothing like curling up on a chilly night, under a goose-feather comforter, and three cats curled up around your feet and knees.
Besides, I'll bet dolphins don't purr when you skritch them on the top of their heads, or under their chins.

Posted by Sgt. Mom">Sgt. Mom 2005-11-30 20:10|| www.sgtstryker.com]">[www.sgtstryker.com] 2005-11-30 20:10|| Front Page Top

#2 I always sleep better with a cat on my lap - unless it's a jaguar or a tiger, then I have trouble sleeping. Luckily we don't have any of those, just a couple of "wannabees".

This isn't new. "Pet Therapy" has been a valid psychological program for two decades or more. People over 75 who have pets live longer than those who don't. Badly burned children respond better and heal faster when they can be around pets. Why knows why? Just accept it and be glad.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2005-11-30 20:10|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2005-11-30 20:10|| Front Page Top

#3 except for hungry Pit bulls and Rotts, I love animals. They have an inherent healing in all of us.

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2005-11-30 20:13|| 2005-11-30 20:13|| Front Page Top

#4 You want a friend in Washington, I highly recommend a dog.

Posted by Besoeker 2005-11-30 20:16|| 2005-11-30 20:16|| Front Page Top

#5 People over 75 who have pets live longer than those who don't.

Figured that a long time ago. Not sure if quantity influences quality, but decided not to take any chances and thus I have 8 purring felines. But since we are a family of 3, I have at least 2.66 cats to my name.

Posted by twobyfour 2005-11-30 21:31|| 2005-11-30 21:31|| Front Page Top

#6 I swam in one of those dolphin places in Ixtapa, Mexico. It was pretty neat. It's positive influence on anyone who does it is obvious.

I couldn't see not living with other animals in the family.

Posted by Penguin 2005-11-30 21:44|| 2005-11-30 21:44|| Front Page Top

#7 No way I'd do this. I've seen the King of the Hill episode that exposes dolphins for the sex-crazed beasts they are!

Posted by Robert Crawford">Robert Crawford 2005-11-30 21:45|| http://www.kloognome.com/]">[http://www.kloognome.com/] 2005-11-30 21:45|| Front Page Top

#8 RC, I think you're safe, dolphins are not into kinky stuff, like bestiality. ;-)

Posted by twobyfour 2005-11-30 22:14|| 2005-11-30 22:14|| Front Page Top

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