the truth about cats and dogs

I have to take some credit for opening Mr McMuffin's eyes to the loveliness of cats. He used to identify himself as a 'dog man", but since the advent of Slink is clear that cats are clever, loyal and funny.

I do like dogs a lot and was always upset that we weren't allowed one as children. My Mum managed to persuade us that it was cruel to keep a dog in a (large) suburban garden, as they really needed the freedom of the wilds of Wales. As a result I had to live vicariously through my relatives and friends. I have to say I am bloody good with them. Give me an 'uncontrollable' dog that doesn't have a brain injury, and I will sort it out with firm boundaries and loving attention. Now if only I was that patient with people. I am being harassed by emails at work urging me to complete an evaluation of the training I suffered. I really don't know how to say abysmal and inducing self harm in a helpful way.