I am on a printables spree!
Here's a small sweet card for a loved one. I found a photo online and re-drew the animals, but they were really embracing like this. If you're curious why I was looking online about cats and dogs - see below!
It's a card with front and back, just score and fold. Two per 8.5'' x 11'' sheet.
Download Cat & Dog Cuddle.pdf
I have a funny, happy, feisty little companion named Texas.
Having grown up around big dogs, I always held a common predisposition against cats. But along came sweet Texas, needing a home. He's incredibly communicative and demonstrative; he cuddles and gives kisses, lets us know when he needs to go out, crawls into bed between us during thunderstorms, nips at our ankles in the morning if we are not giving him adequate attention. Outside, he's the Neighborhood Tough. Not that he ever fights; he's quite friendly with all the other cats and especially protective of the poor skinny strays. They all follow him around in this little feline street gang. Needless to say, I love my Texas as much as any other pet I've ever had.
We've moved to a large apartment that allows small dogs. At the end of our lane is a park, and at the back of our apartment is a lot of grass and land. I always wanted to take in a dog from the shelter and make our home even livelier, especially if we happen not to have children right away. Our schedules allow for one of us to be home every couple of hours during the workweek, and evenings and weekends. John has agreed, and we've done some research about breeds.
I'd love advice about cats and dogs coexisting...
Aaaw! That is so sweet!
Posted by: Laura | 09/25/2009 at 06:56 AM
Argh! This is the CUTEST card EVER! I love it so, so much. I'll be linking.
We have two cats and a dog and they get along very well. It did take time however. I'd say it took us 6 months to get to the bff phase.
Now they all pile into bed with us and enjoy each other's company.
My parents, inlaws and brothers and sisters in law all have dogs and cats as well, and everyone gets along for the most part. My brother in law has a cat and dog who play and sleep together, even with a 40 lb weight difference!
There was one time when our dog brought her toy to the cat, dropped it on him, and the cat scratched her. I think the dog just wanted to play but the cat wanted to sleep. The dog's ear was cut and we ended up with a vet bill but that's been our only dog vs. cat injury in six years. I think you would make a shelter dog very happy. What a lovely thing to do. Good luck with your decision!
Posted by: Rachel | 09/27/2009 at 10:03 AM
I came here for the cute card (it's featured at one pretty thing - http://www.oneprettything.com/ Thank you for sharing!
I grew up in a mixed cat/dog family, and have 2 cats, 1 dog at present. If you adopt from a shelter, ask if they know how the dog reacts to cats. Some shelters have a test-cat who will let them know if the dog passes. Otherwise, a young and/or small dog, that the cat is bigger than can work well. Cat will teach dog manners around him. Just be sure the cat can get away from the dog for some peace and quiet if he wants. And lots of extra cuddles to make up for daring to bring THAT BEAST into Cat's house!
Posted by: Susan | 10/07/2009 at 09:13 PM
They all are fantastic They are all fabulous !!! I think my favorite is the "Especially for you" window card
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