Who would have thought that our pet prediction would come true?
Let the record show that the pet names predicted the winner on Friday.  Two paws up to the New Orleans Saints, who were able to pull out the victory on yesterday.

Congratulations on your first Super Bowl victory–ever!

Today, we’re going to have one of our friends here at Max & Mittens explain why she believes dogs are more popular than cats. I can’t wait to hear this. Her name is Susan…

I think I know why dogs have the upper hand in the battle for the hearts of pet lovers. But first, I want to say something about cats. I’ve never really had a cat companion. My husband and I have German shepherds, and we foster German shepherds for our local GSD rescue group.  We’ve talked about getting a cat (my husband had one as a child,) and we think our own dogs would eventually get used to having a cat around, but our fear is that the cat would be traumatized by every new foster we bring into the house.

I also have many cat-loving friends, and it’s given me an opportunity to get  very close to some fabulous cats. Over the holidays,  I visited a friend in California who was keeping her daughter’s rescued cat temporarily.  Stubby (so named because of an unfortunate accident to her right-rear leg when she was a barn cat,) became incredibly attached to me—and I to her. Stubby sat in my lap while I read and slept next to me in bed every night. I realized then that I’ve missed having a cat in my life, and someday, if we ever give up our fostering, I’d love to add a cat to our family. But here’s why I believe dogs prevail over cats in popularity:

AAAAAAAADogs are the only domesticated animals who love and protect their owners.

I know there have been stories from time to time about people or families being saved from fire because the cat woke them up in time, or horses who went to get help when their rider had fallen and was injured, or a fish that saved Pittsburgh. But dogs instinctively protect their human families like no other animal and, unlike cats, their love is enthusiastic and unconditional. Clearly, it’s hard to beat that combination.

For me, it doesn’t matter which pet is more popular. What matters is that we always strive to be responsible pet owners who honor the love and trust our pets—furry and otherwise—place in us, and that we never forget the affection and joy these friends bring to our lives. Rescue. Adopt. Love. Max and Mittens—you BOTH rule!

Besides the beauty and functionality of these crates (and any crate for that matter), they’re an excellent way to house train puppies, protect furniture and keep you safe and comfortable during the day while your Mom and Dad are at work.  So to all you parents out there, here’s your chance to get those crates out of the garage or basement.  With these doggie domiciles, there’s no need to hide them.  And if you get a designer dog bed for times when you’re at home, your pet never has to leave the lap of luxury.

Wouldn’t this stately duo look great in your family’s den. Quick! Ask your Mom about it right now. Christmas is just around the corner, you know…

Forget about stocking stuffers–ask for furniture!

Oh, the horror! The indignity! I hope my Mom and Dad don’t see these photos, and if they do, I ‘m going to trust that they will respect my “felines” and simply laugh at what I am about to show you…

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What’s that you say? It’s Halloween? Ohhhhh. That’s very different. Nevermind.