DemoCATS and RepubliMUTS

Hi, I’m Parker – an intellectual dog rescued by a foster mom (Jet) who writes this weekly blog to enlighten humans. Recently I noticed there is a lot of talk about Democrats and Republicans.  They are doing something to each other called voting; each works hard to convince everyone else that their side is better than the other and that their side is right and the other side is wrong.

I asked Jet about the meaning of these terms. She said it was easier if she explained it in a way that I could relate to as described to her by a friend, “View Democrats and Republicans as DemoCATS and RepubliMUTS.”

Simple: one term represents cats and the other represents dogs. My brilliant canine mind quickly envisioned a comparison chart.

DEMO-CATS	REPUBLI-MUTS
• 4 Legs • Meows • Assumes you will feed him or her • Wants to pontificate • Wants human companionship – from a   distance • Prefers scratching a post • Thinks cat-nip is nirvana	• 4 Legs • Barks • Anticipates you will feed him or her • Wants to play • Wants human companionship – close by • Prefers scratching an itch • Thinks a tummy rub is nirvana

I shared my chart with Jet and she confirmed I was pretty much on track. I retorted, “So, we’re different but we’re not enemies,” She smiled and said, “Yep, that just about sums it up.”  It made me wonder why so many human Democrats and Republicans refer to the other in such a derisive (big word of the week) manner; why so many treat each other with so much hostility and so little respect.

So my lesson of the week: Democrats (cats) or Republicans (dogs) don’t need to be at odds just because they appear odd to each other. In the end, they are both God’s creatures and they both love America. This week, go vote to express your political differences; once done, go hug someone from the other party to express your similarities - like your shared love of this great country. And remember that no matter how you vote, love is more important than a label so vote differently but live cooperatively.

LETTER FROM A FAN

Dear Parker: Thanksgiving is just around the corner and all my humans gather at our big house with a warm fire and serve up an insane quantity of different foods. All I get is the same old meal. This doesn’t seem fair. 

-  Dodger from Denver

Dear Disgruntled in Denver:

"Sahara" - Rescued by Society of Companion Animals

My foster mom (through the One Night Stand program operated by Society of Companion Animals) just rescued the nicest dog you’ve ever met. Named Sahara (see photo), this sweetie was sitting on the cold, concrete floor of a kill shelter waiting to be euthanized. Now that is not fair! Due to the giving of volunteers, Sahara is now living in the The Hamptons where she is being prepared for adoption by a loving forever family.

So Dodger, stop sounding like a selfish human and remember what this holiday is all about:  ‘thanking’ and ‘giving’ not receiving and complaining. Share your Thanksgiving bone with a homeless dog. The gesture will ‘taste’ better than any meal a human can serve you on November 22nd.