Remember: Dogs and cats are better than children because they:

01. Eat less.
02. Usually come when called.
03. Are easier to train.
04. Don't ask for money all the time.
05. Don't drink or smoke.
06. Don't hang out with friends who use drugs.
07. Never ask to drive the car.
08. Don't have to have the latest fashions.
09. Don't want to wear your clothes.
10. Don't need a gazillion dollars for college.
11. If they get pregnant, you can sell their children.