Be Kind To Animals Week — Every Day! — Dave’s Diary

As we say good- by to the first full week of May and thanks to our Mom’s,

we also say so long to Be Kind To Animals Week.  As family dog owner once again, I’m on point for these kinds of stories.  According to Ladies' Home Journal, 80% of dog owners and 63% of cat owners buy gifts for their pets.   9% of dog owners and 5% of cat owners actually throw birthday bashes for their pets, too.Insurance Group Direct Line questioned 1,001 cat and dog owners who laid out some air-raising truths including this - Pets are better company than our mates!

• Nine out of 10 animal lovers say that after a bad day, their pets make them feel like a million bucks.
• 86 percent of respondents say Fluffy or Rover helps relieve their stress and tension.
• 45 percent of women would rather be with their four-legged friends than hubbies or boyfriends.
• 30 percent of guys like their fuzzy pals better than their wives or girlfriends. Docs say our animal friends may even help us to live longer by lowering blood pressure.