Got this in an e-mail today - author unknown. Cats are better than kids because... * Litterboxes are easier to clean than leaky diapers. * When they're babies, you're - not expected to understand their lingo. * Velvet mice are cheaper than Gameboys (TM) or Playstations(TM). * They don't need haircuts, and their natural crazy colors look just fine. * They'll keep cuddling with you beyond babyhood. * They always look cute, even when they're getting into mischief. * They'll eat bugs. Well, so will kids, but... * Some of them will talk to you or even sing you softly to sleep. * They don't turn into obnoxious teenagers. * Catnip is legal under 21. * Getting them surgically fixed is a viable option.