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            Don't you wish you could scoot like that?


                           May 12, 2003

                     NOTE FROM THE LIST VET:

     British scientists are training dogs to sniff out signs
        of prostate cancer in urine samples. Finally, all
       that crotch-sniffing pays off! How do other annoying
                  pet behaviors benefit mankind?


           The Top 9 Benefits of Annoying Pet Behaviors


 9> Brutally attacking mailmen: Keeps those bills away!

 8> Being ignored or treated with contempt by your cat: Consider
    it "Married Life 101," Chester.

 7> Dragging butt across the carpet: Generates enough electricity
    to operate a small appliance.

 6> Shedding on the couch: The sweaters sell *great* at the local
    boutique!

 5> Eating their own poop: Saves you money on buying their food,
    plus it's recycling!

 4> All-night barking: Keeps you awake so you can meet your
    deadline tomorrow.

 3> Hanging head out of car window: Keeps other drivers from
    coming too close and cutting you off.

 2> Chewing up remote: Plastic and metal embedded in poop 
    increases its structural rigidity, making it easier to 
    scoop up.


       and the Number 1 Benefit of Annoying Pet Behaviors...


 1> Birds molting: Free feathers for your Mardi Gras costume.



             [   Copyright 2003 by Chris White    ]
             [       http://www.topfive.com       ]


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Selected from 24 submissions from 9 contributors.
Today's Top5 Pets List authors are:
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Mark Weiss, Austin, TX                -- 1 (8th #1)
James Knowles, Bellingham, WA         -- 2, 8, Banner Tag
Barb McMahon, Ann Arbor, MI           -- 3
Gideon Griebenow, Potch, South Africa -- 4
Rabbi Crut, Bowling Green, OH         -- 5
Mary Ann McDonald, Sacramento, CA     -- 6
Dave Ferry, Purvis, MS                -- 7
Adam Chunn, Houston, TX               -- 9
Sandra Fiegi, Stray                   -- Topic
Melanie Stephens, Manassas, VA        -- Topic
Sandra Hull, Arlington, VA            -- List Vet

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