Hi. are you there?

I like most animals but I favor cats over dogs.  Are you a cat lover?

Not really. cats make me uncomfortable.

Good, we can have a lively discussion, then.

I guess so

Do you have any pets?

No. My dog died last year.

Dogs are great pets, but they can be a lot of work.

That's true. Housebreaking them is a pain.

So when will Socks write his book?

I don't know. I hate that cat.

I see.

I think Socks should be barbequed on the white house lawn.

I bet Socks has heard some pretty interesting stuff.

I bet. Someone should stick a microphone on his collar.

Do you think that animals can think?

no

Well, I do.  I've watched my cats solve some pretty amazing problems,
like how to slip out doors just at the right moment.

that's what makes me uncomfortable with cats

People don't own cats...it's the other way around.

How true...I must agree with that

What kinds of pets did you have as a child?

A dog and a parrot.

I have a very good friend who loves parrots.  He has two.

Wow. Can they talk?

Guinea pigs are about as smart as cucumbers.